Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arboleda
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley (Hijuelas / Las Vertientes)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (2020 blend includes ~8% Cabernet Franc, ~5% Syrah)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92 (2020); Decanter praise and scores for nearby vintages; Tim Atkin/T. A. ~91; Vivino avg ≈3. 9/5; multiple competition medals

Tasting Note
Ripe black- and red-fruit (blackcurrant, plum, raspberry) with bay, black olive, white pepper, vanilla and cedar. Medium–full-bodied, fine-grained tannins, juicy acidity and a long, spicy, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, barbecued ribs, hamburgers, braised pork shanks, hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, Chinese char siu/hoisin pork, teriyaki beef, Sichuan-style beef dishes, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit fermented in stainless steel; aged ~14 months in French oak (≈25–30% new). Sustainable viticulture practices at estate vineyards.

Vineyard Info
Viña Arboleda, founded 1999 by Eduardo Chadwick, focuses on single-vineyard expression from Aconcagua (Las Vertientes/Hijuelas) and practices sustainable vineyard management.