Sena Vintage 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sena
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley (Ocoa zone)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec, 15% Carmenère, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Decanter 97; Wine Spectator 94

Tasting Note
Cassis and dark berries, violets, truffle, tobacco, damp earth and candied orange peel; ultra-fine tannins, medium–full body, fresh acidity and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted red meats (ribeye, lamb), beef ragu, game, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, hoisin/braised short ribs, Sichuan-style beef, miso-glazed dishes, grilled wagyu.

Production Method
Grapes fermented in stainless-steel and concrete vats; matured ~22 months in mainly new oak barriques and Stockinger foudres.

Vineyard Info
Seña is Eduardo Chadwick’s flagship premium project (launched with Robert Mondavi in the 1990s), producing Bordeaux-style blends in Aconcagua. Renowned for high-end, ageworthy wines.