Catena Cabernet Franc San Carlos Appellation Mendoza 2016

Catena Zapata - San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2018

Name: Catena Zapata - San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2018
Price: 219 SEK
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 93 (3 reviews)

Rött vin från Argentina

Denna Cabernet Franc kommer från familjens historiska vingårdar i San Carlos. Här ger sand-loamjordarna och det bergiga klimatet ett vin med koncentrerade mogna röda bär, en touch av eukalyptus och svartpeppar, robusta tanniner och slät lång finish.

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Antal flaskor per låda: 6

Distrikt	Mendoza
Druvor	Cabernet Franc
Årgång	2018
Procucenter	Catena Zapata
Artikelnr	Catena 124
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Fraktkostnad	169:-
Avnjutes mellan	2023 - 2028

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92/100

Yields for Cabernet Franc in 2018 were low, so there is less of the 2018 Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc, but the style goes back to the style of the 2016 more than the 2017, with very good freshness and very good integration of the oak, which is quite transparent and lets the character of the cool place come through in a more precise way. It's easily identifiable as Cabernet Franc, it's integrated and it makes you salivate. 18,750 bottles produced. It was bottled in October 2018.

Catena is one of the quality leaders in Argentina and it's also a large winery, so they combine quality and quantity. Furthermore, they are one of the pioneers: They were the first to plant vineyards in Gualtallary, which is nowadays considered one of the highest potential zones in the country, but they were deemed crazy when they planted there. The wines are phenomenal, true to their place and vintage, and the accompanying notes merit reading to see what each of their wines is. Comparing 2016 and 2017, it seems like 2017 was better in Altamira and 2016 was a great success in Gualtallary, but there's a lot more information on each wine. They also have a new range of non-sulfur wines called La Marchigiana. Note: A few of these notes were already published several weeks ago, before the wines were offered by the négociants in Bordeaux.

92/100

On the spicier, earthier side of the variety, with notes of smoke and tobacco, this is a very good example of cabernet franc from Uco. Here there’s tense texture, very much from the soils with a trace of limestone and an acidity that responds to the logic of mountain wines. It’s perfumed and rich in fruity flavors. Ready now to drink with skirt steak.

93/100

This variety looks at home here, showing a fresh edge of light herbs across red berries and red plums. The palate has a very seamless, supple feel and a fresh, elegant yet long finish. Good depth here. Drink or hold.

TASTING NOTE

'Yields for Cabernet Franc in 2018 were low, so there is less of the 2018 Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc, but the style goes back to the style of the 2016 more than the 2017, with very good freshness and very good integration of the oak, which is quite transparent and lets the character of the cool place come through in a more precise way. It's easily identifiable as Cabernet Franc, it's integrated and it makes you salivate. 18,750 bottles produced. It was bottled in October 2018.'

Catena is one of the quality leaders in Argentina and it's also a large winery, so they combine quality and quantity. Furthermore, they are one of the pioneers: They were the first to plant vineyards in Gualtallary, which is nowadays considered one of the highest potential zones in the country, but they were deemed crazy when they planted there. The wines are phenomenal, true to their place and vintage, and the accompanying notes merit reading to see what each of their wines is. Comparing 2016 and 2017, it seems like 2017 was better in Altamira and 2016 was a great success in Gualtallary, but there's a lot more information on each wine. They also have a new range of non-sulfur wines called La Marchigiana. Note: A few of these notes were already published several weeks ago, before the wines were offered by the négociants in Bordeaux.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

WINE DESCRIPTION

Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized for their pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina. This Cabernet Franc is sourced from the family´s historic vineyards in San Carlos. Here, the sandy-loam soils and mountainous climate yield a wine with concentrated ripe red berries, a touch of eucalyptus and black pepper, robust tannins and smooth lengthy finish.

VINIFICATION

This wine goes through cold maceration for 3 days at 50ºF (10ºC). The juice is then fermented for 20 days with a post-fermentation maceration of 10 days. 12 months in barrel (35% new). Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage - 100% French oak.

VINEYARDS

San Carlos Vineyard (1090m/3576ft). Alluvial origin. Loamy sandy soil with thick calcareous layers with rounded rocks on the bottom (70% Sand - 10% Clay - 20% Silt)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13.6%
Total Acidity: 5.74 grams/liter
pH: 3.6

« Familjen Catena kom till Argentina från Italien 1898 och Nicola Catena planterade sin första Malbec 1902. Med tiden växte familjeföretaget till ett av Argentinas största. » Historia Familjen Catena kom till Argentina från Italien 1898 och Nicola Catena planterade sin första Malbec 1902. Med tiden växte familjeföretaget till ett av Argentinas största. Nicolas Catena tog över ledningen 1963, när vingårdarna producerade relativt stora kvantiteter vin för hemmamarknaden, och fokuserade sedan under de kommande två...

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