Catena Appellation Cabernet Franc San Carlos 2022
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Flat Rate Shipping from $19.95 for Up to 3 Bottles
Country/Region: Argentina Mendoza
Alcohol Content: 13.6% ABV
Bottle Size: 750ml
Variety: Red
Style/Flavor: Dry
SKU#: 098709099036
Collection: Catena Zapata
Catena Appellation Cabernet Franc San Carlos 2022
From the high-altitude vineyards of San Carlos in Mendoza, Argentina, the Catena Appellation Cabernet Franc 2022 reflects a century of winemaking heritage and innovation. Cultivated at 1,090 meters above sea level, the fruit benefits from loamy sandy soils layered with calcium-rich rocks and a cool Andean climate, resulting in elegant structure and vibrant aromatics. Catena’s meticulous vineyard practices and site selection bring out the purity and finesse of Cabernet Franc grown in this distinctive terroir.
On the nose, the wine opens with lifted notes of ripe red berries, fresh eucalyptus, and subtle black pepper. The palate is focused and expressive, showing concentrated fruit layered with earthy spice, firm yet rounded tannins, and a smooth, lingering finish shaped by time in French oak. Aged for 6 to 8 months in 100% French barrels, with 30 to 40% new oak, it gains a refined balance between fruit intensity and gentle wood tones.
With an alcohol content of 13.6%, this Cabernet Franc is structured yet graceful, making it ideal to enjoy slightly decanted or after a brief chill. Best served with grilled meats, charcuterie, or roasted vegetables, it brings a polished Argentine expression of the varietal to any table, and invites exploration from casual drinkers to collectors alike.
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