Selada Cabernet Sauvignon

Description

Mendoza, and in particular the Uco Valley, is known for its flagship grape Malbec. Cabernet Sauvignon is sometimes featured in blends, but in this wine it has a starring role. It demonstrates that Mendoza is optimal for the darling international grape variety too, especially in the hands of a skillful winemaker such as Osvaldo Selada. He works for more than 15 prestigious wineries in the country, and all of his wines score high marks in international wine contests. In his Winemaker Selection, a series of limited-production wines, Selada is looking for the unique expression of a certain area, following his father’s words, “A great wine starts with finding the ideal vineyard site.” He seems to have found it in the Paraje Altamira, at a whopping 1,100 metres above sea level. At these altitudes, grapes develop thicker skins and more pigmentation, which leads to a greater concentration of aromas, flavours and tannins in the wine. Maturation in small oak barrels enhances these characteristics, giving the final result elegance, structure and plenty of personality. Serve this wine at 18 ºC. Enjoy it between now and 2026.

Pairing

Selada is a great match with anything off the grill, from stuffed bell peppers, to italian sausage, to a perfectly-seared steak.