Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2023 (750ml) Dolcetto d'Acqui

Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2023 (750ml) Dolcetto d'AcquiFamily vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized for their pioneering role in high altitude viticulture in Argentina. This Cabernet Franc is sourced from the familys historic vineyards in San Carlos. Here, the sandy loam soils and mountainous climate yield a wine with concentrated ripe red berries, a touch of eucalyptus and black pepper, robust tannins and smooth lengthy finish. VINIFICATION This wine goes through an extensive cold

slightly resinous

yet the wine does not lack for depth and complexity

This layered

It has good length and closes on a chocolate note

Lots of ripe berries and sandalwood with nutmeg

Poppone is a red wine obtained from a blend of Merlot passito and Pignolo grapes whose vineyards are cultivated with the Guyot training system on predominantly calcareous and dolomitic soil

after sixteen years of rental operation

the grapes are vinified in stainless steel and released soon after the vintage to preserve the integrity of the fruit and maintain the naturally fresh character of the variety

One of my favorite Spanish importers Aurelio Cabastrero called saying that he had to see me

supple tannins

One of the best “the Rocks” has to offer

with the usual 20% of reserve wines and some 6% still red wine from Les Riceys in the Aube