Sena VintageW/ Wooden Case 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sena
Label Name:
 
VintageW/ Wooden Case
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5-14%
Grape(s):
 
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Malbec, 17% Carmenère, 6% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critic scores for Seña 2021 include: Wine Advocate 98, James Suckling 100, Vinous 96, Decanter 97, Tim Atkin ~98, Wine Spectator 94, Falstaff 98 (sources: Wine-Searcher, Wine Advocate, JamesSuckling, Vinous, Decanter)

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black berries (cassis, strawberry), rose petal, clove and dark chocolate; bright acidity, fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, mature hard cheeses. Asian: Chinese beef with black bean sauce, Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/bulgogi ribs), Sichuan-style braised dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested; fermented mostly in stainless steel with ~10% in foudres; aged ~22 months in French oak (majority new).

Vineyard Info
Seña (Viña Seña) founded by Eduardo Chadwick & Robert Mondavi; 42 ha hillside estate in Ocoa, Aconcagua; focused on terroir expression and biodynamic farming.