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.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Agrelo
Vineyard name:
La Piramide
Vineyard size:
250 acres
Soil composition:
Clay, Silt, and Sand
Training method:
VSP
Elevation:
2,970 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Yield/acre:
2.8 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Harvest time:
March - April
First vintage of this wine:
2007

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
30 days
Varietal composition:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days days
Fermentation temperature:
80 °F
Maceration technique:
Punchdown and Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
Length of bottle aging:
12 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.75 g/L
Alcohol:
13.4 %
Residual sugar:
<2 g/L

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.