Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arboleda
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley (Hijuelas / Las Vertientes)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Syrah 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92; Decanter 93; Tim Atkin 91; Natalie MacLean community 93

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with aromas of raspberry, plum and blackcurrant, mint, sweet spice and vanilla. Juicy palate of dark fruit, licorice, black olive and baking spice with fine-grained tannins and a persistent, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, beef enchiladas, burgers, aged cheddar, lamb with mushrooms. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, spicy Szechuan beef, teriyaki steak, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in stainless steel and oak; aged ~14 months in French oak barrels (about one-third new). Sustainably managed vineyards.

Vineyard Info
Viña Arboleda founded 1999 by Eduardo Chadwick (with Mondavi ties). Focuses on single-vineyard expression in Aconcagua with sustainable practices from estates Las Vertientes and Hijuelas.