Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Alamos
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (high‑altitude vineyards).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Bonarda, 5% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 90 points (2023 vintage); Tastings reviews 86–88 points with Silver medal/Best Buy mentions; multiple retail reviews note favorable scores

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and blackberry with accents of clove, black pepper, coffee and subtle cocoa; silky, medium-bodied palate, supple tannins and a lingering medium finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, hard cheeses, tomato-based pasta. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, beef rendang, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit, cold soak prior to yeast inoculation, stainless fermentation with extended skin contact, full malolactic fermentation; aged 6–9 months in French oak.

Vineyard Info
Alamos is the value label from the Catena family (Bodega Catena Zapata), sourcing high-altitude Mendoza vineyards; brand created to deliver varietal fruit and value. Winemaking led by Lucia Vaieretti.