Winery / Producer: Anaia Wines.

Specific Origin: Estate in the prestigious micro-region of Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.

Vintage: 2021.

Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Altitude and Terroir: Vineyard located 960 meters above sea level. Silty-loam soils of alluvial origin with deep calcareous presence that imparts tension and mineral finesse.

Vinification and Aging: Selective manual harvest. Fermentation under strict thermal controls and optimized aging processes to stabilize color, round out the varietal's tannic power, and preserve impeccable fruit youthfulness.

Style: Premium full-bodied red, structured, distinctly spicy, fresh, and with a very long finish.

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ARG-ANAIA-CABSAUV-2021-750

Appearance: Presents a beautiful and intense deep ruby red color with subtle garnet high-layer hues, clean, bright, and with dense tear formation anticipating its excellent structure.

Nose: High aromatic intensity, extremely clean, complex, and varietal. Displays clear notes of ripe black fruits such as cassis and currants, elegantly fused with aromas of ground black pepper, subtle hints of roasted red pepper, touches of licorice, and a persistent mineral and balsamic background.

Palate: Its entry is firm, imposing, and with great personality. On the palate, it is robust, medium-to-full-bodied, and has excellent volume. Its tannins are firm but perfectly polished, providing a very pleasant silky texture. It possesses a balanced natural acidity that gives it freshness and vivacity, guiding the wine to a dry, long finish filled with an unforgettable fruity and spicy aftertaste.

Gastronomic Pairing of Great Character: The imposing structure, body, and firm tannins of Anaia Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 demand culinary dishes with significant weight and intensity. It pairs perfectly with marbled premium red meat cuts such as Rib Eye, Tomahawk, Cowboy, or New York grilled or barbecued. It is a superb companion for slow-cooked stews, oxtail, oven-roasted lamb, and big game such as wild boar or venison. It harmonizes celestially with stuffed pasta with rich sauces (like ossobuco Bolognese), intense lasagnas, and boards of mature or aged cheeses (Parmesan, aged Manchego, smoked Gouda) accompanied by artisan cured meats. In author's Mexican cuisine, it majestically envelops the sumptuousness of a mole negro or picanha tacos with a crust of dried chilies.

Suggested Moments:

• Weekend Gourmet Asado: The ideal scenario. The tannic firmness of this Cabernet Sauvignon impeccably cuts through the fat of the best grilled cuts, cleansing the palate and enhancing smoky flavors.
• High-Level Meetings and Business Lunches: Serving a premium Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon projects an image of sophistication, character, and great oenological culture, becoming the ideal catalyst for sealing corporate alliances.
• Distinctive Gift for Connoisseurs: An extraordinary gift for demanding oenophiles or collectors who appreciate the evolution, typicity, and elegance of excellent Argentine Cabernet Sauvignons crafted with modern concepts.
• Festive Family Meal: The flagship label selected to adorn the table at special birthdays or family gala dinners, where main courses require a wine with great structure and presence.
• Summer Evenings in the Cellar for Reflection: An ideal red to be enjoyed slowly as night falls on the terrace, serving as an excellent meditation wine to accompany deep conversations with a fine cheese board.

What characteristics does the Agrelo micro-region bring to this Cabernet Sauvignon?

Agrelo is historically known as one of the best areas in Luján de Cuyo for cultivating full-bodied red grape varieties. Its altitude of 960 meters and excellent thermal amplitude allow the Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen slowly and balancedly. This results in a wine with great volume on the palate, firm but polished tannins, and very clear descriptors of black fruits and pepper, while maintaining impeccable natural freshness.

What type of aromatic descriptors predominate in Anaia Cabernet Sauvignon?

On the nose, it is an extremely clean and expressive wine. Ripe black fruits such as cassis and currants predominate, accompanied by a marked spicy note of black pepper, subtle touches of roasted red pepper, and an elegant calcareous mineral background contributed by the alluvial soils of the estate in Agrelo.

Is it recommended to decant this wine before serving?

Yes, as a premium Cabernet Sauvignon with great structural and phenolic concentration from the 2021 vintage, it is highly recommended to decant the bottle or let it oxygenate directly in the glass for 15 to 20 minutes before consumption. Contact with oxygen allows the wine to fully open, releasing all its aromatic layers and softening the tannins for a silkier mouthfeel.

What is the ideal serving temperature and its aging potential in a cellar?

To appreciate its full body, spicy notes, and structural freshness in a balanced way without the alcohol taking on an unwanted prominence, it should be served strictly between 16°C and 18°C. Thanks to its impeccable balance and firm calcareous structure, it has excellent aging potential in a cellar of 6 to 9 years when stored horizontally.