Cabernet Franc Appellation Series San Carlos
2020
$28.68*
At heart, Catena is a story about family. Family who poured their lives, passion and spirit into transforming scrub-laden desert into some of the most beautiful and unique vineyards in the world. Family that passed their knowledge from generation to generation, blending collective memory with state-of-the-art science from the new world of viticulture. Family who, through risk-taking, faith and a little luck, transformed their treasured Mendoza terroir into the fountainhead of the award-winning...
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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.
This has a fruity nose of ripe blueberries, cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate and currant leaves. Medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity and finely knit tannins. Fleshy and flavorful. Zesty finish.
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The 2020 Cabernet Franc Catena Appellation San Carlos is made with grapes from three vineyards planted in alluvial soils rich in calcium carbonate and aged for eight months in French barrels. The attractive nose presents ripe redcurrant with hints of country herb, mint and a touch of jalapeño followed by subtle aromas from the aging process. The compact palate offers chalky tannins and a very finely grained texture. A precise freshness adds energy in the mouth and enhances the juiciness
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The 2020 Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc shows more freshness than the majority of other 2020. It has contained ripeness and moderate acidity, but the sensation of freshness goes beyond the acidity reading. It shows varietal character, peppery and spicy, with very fine tannins. 60,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in October and November 2020 after eight months in French oak barrels.
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