The Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are fussy and need to grow in ideal temperatures in order to remove their inherent herbaceous flavor. These particular grapes are grown on 30-year-old vines located in the high-altitdue Uco Valley, Tupungato (Elev. 3,527ft). These grapes leverage environmental advantages to boost the phenols and tannins that define the Cabernet’s distinct flavor. Wine maker notes This Grand Reserve edition of Piattelli Cabernet Sauvignon is groomed to elevate and enhance Cabernet’s unique structured character. A fussy varietal requiring extended growing time and constant attention, Piattelli transforms the smallest grape in the vineyard into the biggest flavor in the winery. VINIFICATION: From shoot to shelf, Piattelli wine results from tireless personal oversight by winemaker Valeria Antolin and general director Gabriel Fidel. With consultant Roberto de la Mota and an expert staff, they constantly pursue vinicultural perfection. Grapes were hand-picked and destemmed Grapes underwent 5 days of cold maceration Fermented in 5,000 to 10,000-liter stainless steel tanks Manual punch-down for optimal juice/skin interaction AGING:Grand Reserve Cabernet was aged for 12 months in small, first- or second-use French- and American-oak barrels and then bottle-aged an additional 12 months.
Technical notes 13 months in small French and American Oak barrels, the bottle-aged an additional 12 months. .
Food pairing Steak, Chili, Sausage, sharp white cheddar, Monterey Jack (aged), lamb chop, rosemary, heavy red sauces.
| ABV: |
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| Distillery: |
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| Vintage: |
2018 |
| Region: |
Cuyo |
| Size: |
750 ml |
| Availability: |
In Stock |
| Distributed by: |
BLW |
