Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arboleda
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (predominant; some technical sheets list small percentages of Petit Verdot & Malbec).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Arboleda Cabernet (recent vintages) typically scores in the 90–94 point range with recognition from critics and competitions (e. g. , Descorchados, Decanter); specific vintage scores vary

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; concentrated blackcurrant and black cherry with raspberry, cedar, tobacco, clove and a minty herb note. Polished, fine-grained tannins, juicy mid‑palate, smooth oak spice and a long, graphite-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, barbecued ribs, beef stews, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese char siu or Sichuan-style beef, Japanese teriyaki beef, spicy yakiniku.

Production Method
Cold-to-moderate fermentation in stainless steel (8–28 days), followed by ~14 months in French oak (≈30% new). Vineyard on alluvial, stony soils; sustainable, low-intervention practices.

Vineyard Info
Viña Arboleda was launched in 1999 by Eduardo Chadwick (Errázuriz family); focuses on single‑site expression in Aconcagua and sustainability, preserving native forest and holding Chilean sustainability certification.