COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2010
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Dominio Buenavista SL
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Veleta Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2010 is a red wine from Dominio Buenavista SL, located in Granada, Andalucía, Spain. The vineyards are situated in the Alpujarra region at an altitude exceeding 2,500 feet, benefiting from a unique high-altitude terroir influenced by warm days and cool nights. Dominio Buenavista is a pioneering winery in this less traditional wine-producing area, founded by Juan M. Palomar MD with a commitment to quality and community. The winery has been operating for over 30 years, focusing on expressing the essence of the Alpujarra's terroir and Mediterranean climate. This wine is distinctive for its expression of this high-altitude environment, offering a character described as having 'nervosity, a tension, and brightness that is unusual in Cabernet.'
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are over 2,500 feet high.
Fact 02
Founder is a physician.
Fact 03
Winery established in 1990.
Fact 04
Comparisons drawn to Napa Valley terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Veleta Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2010 is produced by Dominio Buenavista SL. Fermentation for the red wines takes place in stainless steel tanks, utilizing both traditional vertical tanks and roto fermenters with a typical rollover frequency of twice daily. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging in a mix of French and American oak barriques. The winery sources 90% of its grapes from its own estate vineyards, with the remaining 10% purchased. Dominio Buenavista produces approximately 90,000 bottles annually, with a significant portion allocated for export.
