Viña Las Perdices
Viña Las Perdices Cabernet Sauvignon
4.3
Expert Rating
3.8
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Viña Las Perdices Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by one of the oldest family-owned producers in Agrelo, the top Mendoza sub-zone, with superb Mountain vineyards of old vines (some of the oldest Cabernet vines in Mendoza) at 3300 feet in the foothills of the Andes. With only 6 inches of rainfall a year, these old Cabernet vines produce very rich, ripe, intense and concentrated fruit. Following harvest, the grapes undergo a cold pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days at 6-8 °C. After the addition of selected yeasts, alcoholic fermentation runs for 10 days in temperature-controlled vats at between 24-26 °C. Daily délestages at the beginning of the fermentation follows post fermentation maceration for 10 days. The wine then ages for 8 months in French and American oak.
The result is a full-bodied wine with intense dark fruit and spice-led flavors.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Viña Las Perdices Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable wine with a rich and complex character.It displays a deep ruby color, indicating its youthfulness. On the nose, this wine offers enticing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and hints of cedar and tobacco. These aromas are complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and spice from oak aging. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured with ripe black fruit flavors that are beautifully balanced with firm tannins. This wine has a good acidity that adds freshness and enhances its overall harmony.
It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats and aged cheeses.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2029
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Viña Las Perdices
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
3.8
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