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Astica Cabernet Sauvignon E-mail

Astica Cabernet Sauvignon

Astica Malbec, Argentina

Argentina

Producer Background: Astica is a dependable source of high-quality Argentine wines at a low price. The Astica range includes internationally popular varietals such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Torrontes and Malbec, Argentina's signature white and red grapes. Vibrant, eye-catching packaging fits with the meaning of Astica, which is an indigenous word for 'flower' in Argentina. The wines are produced from hand-picked fruit in the Cuyo Valley and vinified in a fresh, fruit-forward style.

Wine Type: Dry Red

Grape Type: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Country: Argentina

Region: Cuyo

Vinification:

Produced from grapes hand-picked in the Cuyo Valley, which lies in the northern boundaries of Mendoza and lies at very high altitude (800 to 1,100 meters above sea).

 

Tasting Notes: The wine presents a ripe blackberry aroma with a smooth, round, fruity palate.

Food Match: roasts, red meat, pork, beef, BBQ.

Available at major supermarkets while stocks last.

INformation by fredrickwildman.com