NV

DV Catena Cabernet Historico

Argentina

Release Price

Drink Window

ABV

3.73

pH

5.4

TA

RS

From The Winemaker

The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High
Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation
vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro
Vigil. Although we have found that most of the Catena
wines are consumed shortly after release, we are
pleased to see that they age beautifully for ten to
twenty years. Through decades of study and
exploration within Mendoza's high altitude mountain
terroirs, the Catena family has identified special
locations for its Estate vineyards. From the marriage of
these historic vineyards merges a wine of unique
character that has natural balance, concentration and
a distinct varietal identity.

Growing Conditions

A Blend of two Vineyards - vineyards are divided into lots that are harvested at different times: Agrelo 3,117 ft (950 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Clay topsoil with rounded rocks on the bottom. Villa Bastías 3,675 ft (1,120 m) elevation: aluvial origin. Silt loamy soil with limestone on the bottom.

Aging

12 months in barrel. Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage -First, second and third use barrels used.

Harvest

Dry Farming, Cool Climate and Eternal Snow. The coolest vintage in the last thirty years, 2016 was marked by "El Niño", low yields and a fully snow-covered view of the Andes through the summer. The rains came together with cooler than usual days which saved us from any rot by lowering yields and shortening the harvest season. Our vineyards were mostly dry farmed; natural acidities are extremely high and alcohols low, in the 12-13 range. The 2016 wines might take longer than usual to be ready for drinking.

Past Vintages