COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Bodegas Salentein
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodegas Salentein, founded in 1995 by Dutch entrepreneur Meindert Pon, is a pioneer of Argentina's high-altitude Uco Valley. Located in Tunuyán, the estate features a striking cross-shaped winery designed as a 'cathedral to wine.' In the underground cellars, barrels are arranged in a circular formation, and classical music is played to soothe the wines during aging. This Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the 'El Oasis' estate at 1,100 meters above sea level, where extreme diurnal temperature shifts allow the grapes to ripen slowly, developing intense flavors while retaining fresh natural acidity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery is built in the shape of a cross, with underground cellars designed like a cathedral where classical music is played to the barrels.
Fact 02
Sourced from the El Oasis estate at 1,100 meters elevation, pushing the viticultural limits for late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage was awarded 92 points by James Suckling, who praised its juicy core and firm tannin backbone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes were hand-harvested in late April 2018. Vinification began with a cold maceration at 8°C–10°C for 3 to 4 days to gently extract color and primary aromas. Fermentation took place at controlled temperatures of 25°C–29°C for 8 to 12 days using selected yeasts, with periodic pump-overs (remontages) for extraction. The wine remained on its skins for an additional 6 to 7 days post-fermentation to refine its tannin structure. Following malolactic fermentation, 60% of the wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels (80% French, 20% American), while the remaining 40% was kept in stainless steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit character before final blending.
