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2020 Ernesto Catena "Siesta en el Tahuantinsuyu" Cabernet Franc Mendoza

2020 Ernesto Catena "Siesta en el Tahuantinsuyu" Cabernet Franc Mendoza

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James Suckling

Review Date: 02/2023

Sour plums, black pepper, agave, blackberries and wild grilled herbs to the nose. Broad and juicy on the palate with a medium to full body and lots of fine, chalky tannins. Excellent length and texture. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. (ZS)

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Vinous

Review Date: 06/2023
The 2020 Cabernet Franc Siesta en el Tahuantinsuyu (from Vista Flores in the Uco Valley) was 75% aged for 14 months in 15% new French oak barrels, with the remainder kept in concrete vats. Purple in hue. The jammy nose offers redcurrant, mint, dried flowers, herbs, and ash over an oak layer. Indulgent and creamy on the palate, the fine, reactive tannins and rich flow produce a lingering, taut expression. The 2020 is a long-lasting, fruity red. (JH)

Notes

Ernesto Catena is an influential Argentine winemaker known for his innovative and philosophical approach to wine. He is part of the renowned Catena family, one of the most important names in Argentina’s wine history. Unlike more traditional producers, he focuses heavily on organic, biodynamic, and low-intervention winemaking methods. Catena is also deeply interested in the connection between nature, art, and science, often incorporating these ideas into his projects. He has been involved in multiple wine labels that emphasize sustainability and terroir expression.

Product Details

Origin: Argentina

Type/Varietal: Cabernet Franc

SKU: #1997571

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