Altitud Cabernet Sauvignon

75cl

Grapes come from our vineyard situated in Tupungato, Mendoza at over 4300 feet above sea level. This region experienced a wide range of temperatures producing grapes which are very intense in their color, flavor and tannins. Ideal to elaborate natural concentrated wines.

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Altitud Cabernet Sauvignon

Grapes come from our vineyard situated in Tupungato, Mendoza at over 4300 feet above sea level. This region experienced a wide range of temperatures producing grapes which are very intense in their color, flavor and tannins. Ideal to elaborate natural concentrated wines.

Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose Intense aromas of pepper, cassis and cherry
Palate Complex and deep with tobaccoand smoke notes. Fruit flavours and ripe tanninsmake this wine have a long finish
Colour Red with ruby tones
Fact Sheet
Fluid 75cl
Grape Variety 100% Cabarnet Sauvignon
Alcohol % 14.5%
Style Dry Medium-Full Bodied
Estate/Producer Andeluna Cellars
Country Argentina
Region/AOC Mendoza
Vintage 2008
Making Techniques Berries re-selected by hand before vinification. Pre-fermentation maceration at low temperatures.Fermentation by means of selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks at temperatures maintained at around 26°. Pumping over carried out three times a day and delestage once or twice per day. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, followed by at least 8 months in bottle before release.
Closure Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential Good for drinking until at least 2018
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Robert Parker 89 Points