Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc
Wine Description
Mendoza Province is Argentina’s most important winemaking region with approximately 167,704 hectares (414,405 acres) of vineyards, accounting for 70% of the country’s Wine production. Within the Mendoza appellation there are distinct sub-appellations, legally recognized as “Indicaciones Geográficas” (IGs). Through extraordinary diversity in soil quality, altitude, and climate, Mendoza’s sub-appellation/IGs are essential in defining the terroir of Argentine wine. Wines labeled from a particular appellation/IG must be sourced 100% from vineyards in the IG.
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100% varietal wines blended from vineyards located in El Cepillo, La Consulta and Paraje Altamira, all of them, districts from San Carlos. Cabernet Franc: 12 to 20 year old vines grown in the sandy – loam soils provides concentrated ripe red berries, with a touch of spicy black pepper and eucalyptus. In the palate a good acidity and well integrated tannins gives a fresh and long finish.