MOTTO "BACKBONE"
CABERNET SAUVIGNON • CALIFORNIA
"The backbone of flavor: a bold, dark-profile Cabernet Sauvignon, breaking with Californian tradition to offer rich texture and uncompromising fruit concentration."
Californian Audacity
Motto Wines redefines the California standard with its Backbone label. This is not a conventional Cabernet; it is a solid structure reinforced with Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah to achieve extraordinary color depth and mouthfeel density. It is a wine designed for those seeking power, darkness, and velvety smoothness in every sip.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Motto Wines (Ste. Michelle Wine Estates)
Origin: California, USA
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah
Aging: Selection of French and American oak barrels
Alcohol Content: Approx. 14.2% Vol.
Presentation: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Deep, almost impenetrable ruby red. A black core denoting its great extraction.
Nose: Intense aromas of plum jam, ripe blackberries and currants, intertwined with notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, and toasted spices.
Palate: Robust and expansive entry. Ripe fruit dominates the palate, supported by firm yet polished tannins that leave a sensation of cocoa and spicy persistence.
3. Style Analysis
4. Pairing and Occasion
Grill and Smoked Meats: The ultimate companion for BBQ ribs, grilled T-bone steak, or cuts of meat with a coffee crust.
Urban Cuisine: Signature burgers with blue cheese, caramelized bacon, or pulled pork.
Mexican Accent: Extraordinary with pork adobos, cuts with smoked chili sauces (like chipotle), or premium beef birria.
Serving: Serve at 18°C (64°F). Its robustness benefits from 15 minutes of aeration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is it called "Backbone"?
The name refers to the solid and firm structure of the wine, which serves as a base to support the intense Californian fruit flavors.
Is it a sweet or dry wine?
It is a dry wine, although its high concentration of ripe fruit and the vanilla notes from the oak can give a very pleasant "fruit sweetness" perception on the palate.
