Sena Vintage 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sena
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot, 8% Carménère, 5% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2016 Seña: Stuart Pigott 98/100, Luis Gutiérrez 97/100, Wine Advocate 97/100, James Suckling 98/100, Falstaff 95/100. Widely praised for balance, freshness and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, cassis and plum with graphite, cedar, violet and mint notes. Fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins and lively spice, finishing long and mineral-driven.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan beef or spicy stir-fry dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamically farmed grapes, hand-harvested, fermented in vats and aged 22 months in French oak (≈88% barrels, 73% new; 12% foudres). Bottled February 2018.

Vineyard Info
Founded 1995 by Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi; 42 ha in Aconcagua Valley. Now owned by the Chadwick family and farmed with biodynamic practices to express terroir.