Catena Cabernet Sauvignon

Interpretation: 600 ppm of tannins is common for a Cabernet blend at this price point. The 0.36 pTAN:IRP ratio suggests that the yield per acre was higher, especially in the context of a 30+ day maceration. Still, a bANT:pTAN ratio of 0.21 suggests a good color conversion. The producer also notes that the wine can age for 10 to 20 years. High tannin concentrations usually necessitate aging but are not strictly necessary to age. Ageability, moderate alcohol, and the use of spontaneous fermentation at scale suggest an earlier harvest that preserves the quality and antioxidant properties of the 1750 ppm of IRPs.

Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Vineyard: A blend of four vineyards (about 1000 m elevation), each divided into lots that are harvested at different times.

Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

Vineyard: A blend of four vineyards (about 1000 m elevation), each divided into lots that are harvested at different times.

Winery: Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel for 14 days, 34+ day total maceration, 12 months in barrel.