SUTTER HOME
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
RED WINE
NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA • AMERICAN WINE
"The classic character of the Californian queen grape in an accessible, smooth and structured expression. A red wine with a completely dry profile, captivating with its aromas of dark cherries, ripe currants, creamy vanilla, and subtle toasted notes."
Californian Tradition, Fruity Character, and Balanced Dry Profile
The Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine 750ml represents the quintessential style of Californian winemaking. Produced by the iconic family winery Sutter Home Family Vineyards (crafted under the guidance of the Trinchero family), this red wine originates from the renowned vineyards of Napa Valley and selected areas of California, United States. It is a strictly dry wine, recognized for its silky texture, accessible structure, and impeccable balance between ripe fruit and woody nuances. Its vinification includes careful malolactic fermentation that softens the tannins, followed by less than 12 months of barrel aging to provide elegance, slight spicy notes, and maintain its 13.0% Vol. alcohol content with great freshness.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Sutter Home Family Vineyards (Trinchero Family).
Specific Origin Region: Napa Valley / California Valleys, United States.
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Type: Red Wine with Light Aging.
Sweetness Classification: Dry (Firm, elegant, with no perceptible residual sugars).
Vinification and Aging: Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and subsequent short aging in oak barrels for less than 12 months to round out its tannins and accentuate complex toasted notes.
Alcohol Content: 13.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
SKU / MPN: US-SH-CABERNET-TINTO-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep ruby red color with bright garnet hues and a medium-high, excellent density.
Nose: Complex and seductive aromas of ripe red and black fruits such as black cherry, currant, and plum, enveloped in delicate hints of vanilla, cocoa, black pepper, and subtle toasted oak.
Palate: On the palate, it is round, structured, and completely dry. Its polished tannins offer a velvety sensation that fills the mouth without bitterness. It has integrated acidity that supports the fresh fruit flavor and culminates in a long, warm, and spicy finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing (Extended): Its dry profile and balanced tannic acidity make it ideal for grilled red meat cuts (Rib Eye, New York, Skirt Steak), gourmet burgers with cheddar cheese, baked pork ribs, meat lasagna, pasta with heavy bolognese sauce, stews, roasted duck, rustic cold cut pizzas, and aged cheeses such as Manchego, aged Gouda, or spiced Cheddar.
Suggested Moments:
- Barbecue (Carnita Asada): The indispensable companion around the grill for pairing the best cuts, grilling sausages, and grilled stuffed peppers.
- Family Meal: Perfect for elevating the Sunday table, accompanying roasts, artisanal pasta, and traditional meat dishes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this red wine?
This red wine is crafted by the emblematic house Sutter Home Family Vineyards (Trinchero Family), with specific origin in the renowned Napa Valley and Californian wine valleys, United States.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon has a distinctly dry profile. It stands out for its smooth tannins, good body, and no perceptible sweet residual sugars.
At what temperature is it recommended to serve Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon?
It is recommended to serve at a cool room temperature, between 16°C and 18°C, to fully appreciate its aromatic richness and tannic structure.
Is this wine aged in barrels?
Yes, it undergoes light aging of less than 12 months in barrels, which contributes elegant notes of oak, vanilla, and spices without overpowering the fresh fruit.