COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Terrazas de los Andes
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Terrazas de los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is produced by Terrazas de los Andes, a winery focused on high-altitude viticulture. Its grapes are sourced from vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley, benefiting from the unique environmental conditions of these high-elevation terroirs. The estate's philosophy centers on capturing the essence of the Andes in its wines, combining French winemaking expertise with Argentinian terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated at altitudes up to 1100 meters.
Fact 02
Farming is transitioning towards organic practices.
Fact 03
The wine blends fruit from distinct vineyard plots.
Fact 04
Diurnal temperature variations are key to its profile.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Terrazas de los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 involves destemming grapes and gravity-feeding them into tanks. Gentle maceration lasts for 3-4 weeks, with punch-downs and pump-overs used for extraction. Malolactic fermentation is performed. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for 12 months, using a combination of first and second-use barrels. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, specifically Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley, which are noted for their significant diurnal temperature variations.
