COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Mendel Wines
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 hails from Luján de Cuyo, Perdriel, Mendoza, Argentina, a region known for its high-altitude vineyards. This wine is a product of Mendel Wines, a winery with a legacy dating back to 1928, guided by winemaker Roberto de la Mota and a family committed to quality. The 2023 vintage was shaped by a late frost, resulting in the lowest yield in over two decades, yet the grapes achieved a favorable balance of acidity and sugar. The vineyard features ungrafted vines planted in 1994, contributing to the wine's distinctive character. Production for this vintage is limited to 31,971 bottles.
ALCOHOL
14.4%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lowest yield in over 20 years for the 2023 vintage.
Fact 02
Ungrafted vines planted in 1994 contribute to wine's unique character.
Fact 03
Limited production of just over 31,000 bottles for the 2023 vintage.
Fact 04
Hand-harvested grapes selected in 18-kilo crates.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon begins with manual berry selection after hand-harvesting. Fermentation occurs in small tanks with manual pigeage for 25 days, followed by low-pressure pneumatic pressing. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks. The wine is then aged for 12 months in a mix of new, second-use, and third-use French oak barrels. The vineyard utilizes ungrafted vines, contributing to the wine's distinct profile.
