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Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon Before the world recognized Argentina as “Malbec Country,” Catena was known for its old-world style Cabernet Sauvignon born in the clay soils of Agrelo. The family cherishes its historic Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in Agrelo and Tupungato, particularly for their ageability and classic flavors. Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Block 3 of the La Pirámide vineyard, Block 2 of the Domingo vineyard, and Block 2 of the Nicasia Vineyard. Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon shows a dark ruby color with violet tones. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of ripe raspberries, and cassis with notes of pepper and clove. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich and displays layers of black currant and black raspberry with notes of cedar, tobacco and leather. This Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant wine with silky tannins that provide structure and a long and persistent finish. Vineyard rows are harvested at different times to ensure optimal natural acidity and moderate alcohol levels. Whole berries are hand-loaded into small-format fermentation bins and French oak barrels. Fermentation and maceration time varies by row. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for eighteen months. 2013 : 94 JS | 2012 : 94 JS | 2011 : 92+ V | 2010 : 92+ WA | 2009 : 92 WA | 2008 : 92 V | 2007 : 92 WE

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