Punto Norte Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 750 ml
Parras de la Fuente, Mexico
"Desert Architecture: a high-born Cabernet Sauvignon that combines the power of Parras with the elegance of prolonged barrel aging."
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Punto Norte
- Origin: Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila, Mexico.
- Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Vinification: Selected harvest from the best lots with extended fermentation for greater extraction.
- Aging: Prolonged maturation in French and American oak barrels.
- Style: Full-bodied red, structured, and age-worthy profile.
- Alcohol Content: 14.5% Alc. Vol.
- Volume: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes (Sensory Experience)
Appearance: Deep garnet red color with ruby hues; dense, bright, and high intensity.
Nose: Prominent black fruits such as cassis and blackcurrant, followed by notes of roasted red bell pepper, tobacco, cedar, and a subtle background of black pepper and dark chocolate.
Palate: Powerful and structured entry. Firm backbone of ripe tannins. Long and elegant finish with freshness contributed by the high altitude of Coahuila.
3. Wine Style
Body: Robust [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
Tannins: Firm [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
Sweetness: Dry [ ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ]
Intensity: Very High [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
4. Suggested Food Pairing
- Premium Cuts: Wood-fired Rib-Eye, New York with coffee crust, or game meats (venison/wild boar).
- Specialties: Lamb in red wine sauce or oxtail lasagna.
- Cheeses: Aged and hard cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Ideal Occasion: Celebration dinners and signature pairings.
5. Technical Data and Attributes
- Serving Temperature: 17°C to 19°C. (Decant 40 min).
- High-Altitude Terroir: The extreme climate of Parras promotes the development of thick skins for greater color and structure.
- Aging Potential: 6 to 8 years.