Sena VintageW/ Wooden Case 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sena
Label Name:
 
VintageW/ Wooden Case
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley (Panquehue)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Malbec 21%, Carmenère 15%, Petit Verdot 4%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 98/100 (Aug 2021); James Suckling 98; Decanter 97; Vinous 96; Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied, elegant red with blackcurrant, plum, dried cherry, subtle tobacco, orange peel and sweet spice notes; fresh acidity, soft plush texture and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, ribeye/steak, mature hard cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese roast duck/char siu, Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Fermented mainly in stainless steel with ~10% in concrete; matured 22 months in French oak (80% new) and 10% in Stockinger vats; bottled Feb 2021 (c.100,000 bottles).

Vineyard Info
Seña (Viña Seña/Viña Errázuriz) is Chile’s first ‘icon’ wine, created by Eduardo Chadwick with Robert Mondavi; known for Bordeaux-style blends from Aconcagua vineyards focusing on elegance and terroir.