WINE DESCRIPTION
Alpasión Grand Cabernet Franc is a premium wine produced by Alpasión, a renowned winery located in the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is made from Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the high-altitude vineyards of the Andes Mountains, which provide ideal growing conditions for this varietal. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of Cabernet Franc, with notes of black fruit, spices, and tobacco. Alpasión Grand Cabernet Franc is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality, full-bodied red wine with a unique character and sense of place.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Alpasión Grand Cabernet Franc Reserve is an incredibly complex and well-structured wine.The aromas of dark cherry, dried herbs, and tobacco leaf combine to create a unique and inviting nose. On the palate, this wine offers flavors of blackberry, cassis, and oak, with hints of coffee and dark chocolate. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, and the finish is long and lingering with a touch of sweetness. Overall, this is a superbly balanced Cabernet Franc that will be sure to please any wine enthusiast.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Cabernet Franc
ORIGINS
Winery: Alpasión
Region: Mendoza
Mendoza is the largest wine-producing region in Argentina, located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. It is known for its high-altitude vineyards, producing some of the country's most renowned wines. With a long history of winemaking, Mendoza is now one of the most important wine regions in South America. The territory of Mendoza can be divided into five large sub-regions, which give the varieties their particular characteristics: Valle de Uco GI, integrated by the departments of Tunuyán, Tupungato and San Carlos; Primera Zona, which includes the departments of Luján de Cuyo and Maipú; the Northern oasis (Lavalle and Las Heras), the East (San Martín, Rivadavia, Junín, Santa Rosa and La Paz) and the South (San Rafael, Malargüe and General Alvear), covering practically the entire provincial geography.
Mendoza has been producing wine since the 16th century, when Spanish settlers first brought vines to the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of both red and white wines, with a focus on Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Torrontés. In recent years, Mendoza has become a leader in sustainable winemaking, with many producers focusing on organic and biodynamic practices.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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