Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon
Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon
In Burgundy, the Vins de Village are wines from grapes grown in the territory of certain villages that give their name to the appellation, such as Volnay, Pommard, Meursault, or Vosne-Romanée. The Village vineyards are small and often owned by siblings and cousins within the same family. This is due to the Napoleonic Code, which establishes that at a person's death, their land is divided equally among their heirs.
As a Latin country, Argentina shares the Napoleonic Code, and over half of the vineyards in Mendoza are less than four hectares in size and owned by multiple family members. Each village has its own culture with favorite foods, winemaking traditions, and distinctive flavors. Catena’s Appellation wines express the diversity of terroir and the historic farming customs of these local families.
Tasting Notes
Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon displays intense ripe red fruit aromas interwoven with black pepper and cedar. The mouthfeel is rich with layers of cassis, clove, leather, and tobacco. The finish is smooth and fresh with finely-grained, robust tannins.
In Burgundy, the Vins de Village are wines from grapes grown in the territory of certain villages that give their name to the appellation, such as Volnay, Pommard, Meursault, or Vosne-Romanée. The Village vineyards are small and often owned by siblings and cousins within the same family. This is due to the Napoleonic Code, which establishes that at a person's death, their land is divided equally among their heirs.
As a Latin country, Argentina shares the Napoleonic Code, and over half of the vineyards in Mendoza are less than four hectares in size and owned by multiple family members. Each village has its own culture with favorite foods, winemaking traditions, and distinctive flavors. Catena’s Appellation wines express the diversity of terroir and the historic farming customs of these local families.
Tasting Notes
Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon displays intense ripe red fruit aromas interwoven with black pepper and cedar. The mouthfeel is rich with layers of cassis, clove, leather, and tobacco. The finish is smooth and fresh with finely-grained, robust tannins.
Brand Materials
Vineyard & Production Info
Winemaking & Aging
Analytical Data
About the Vineyard
This wine is sourced from the family’s historic vineyards in the Agrelo Appellation, a region well-regarded for its elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and old vine Malbec. The appellation’s deep clay soils and moderate climate produce wines that are revered for their robust tannins and smooth, lengthy finish.