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Description of the Doña Paula Winery
Doña Paula Estate, rooted in the rich land of Mendoza in Argentina, is celebrated for its passion and commitment to producing exceptional wines. Specializing in the Malbec grape variety, Doña Paula also excels with Cabernet Sauvignon, highlighting the diversity and quality of its high altitude vineyards. Thanks to precise, environmentally friendly viticulture, the estate creates wines that are a true expression of their unique terroir.
Description of the Cuvée Doña Paula Los Cardos Cabernet Sauvignon
Cuvée Doña Paula Los Cardos Cabernet Sauvignon illustrates the estate's expertise in creating robust and elegant red wines. This wine comes from vineyards located in the most prestigious areas of Mendoza, reflecting the potential of Cabernet Sauvignon in this region. With careful vinification, Los Cardos Cabernet Sauvignon is characterized by its structure, aromatic richness and balance, offering an accessible and high-quality interpretation of the grape variety.
Aromas of the Cuvée
Los Cardos Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a rich and intense nose, with aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and plum, enhanced by notes of pepper, tobacco and cedar. Aging in oak barrels brings touches of vanilla and chocolate, enriching the complexity of the wine without overshadowing its vibrant fruitiness.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Profile: An expressive and well-structured wine, with firm but polished tannins and an acidity that brings freshness and dynamism on the palate. The finish is long and pleasant, highlighting the quality and accessibility of this vintage.
- Aging Potential: While Los Cardos Cabernet Sauvignon is designed to be enjoyed in its youth for its energy and fruitiness, it also has the capacity to develop favorably over a few years, gaining complexity and suppleness.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Doña Paula Los Cardos Cabernet Sauvignon goes wonderfully with red meat dishes, pasta with rich sauces or characterful cheeses. Its robustness and aromatic depth make it an excellent choice for convivial meals and special occasions.
The little history of the country
Argentina
Although Argentina is considered the "new world", its wine tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization, in the 16th century and then by Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world has made more progress in the last years of the 20th century (on the viticultural and oenological level and necessarily financially) which has allowed the country's wine producers to increase quality levels and have succeeded in consolidating an international export market. Argentina has now become the fifth largest wine producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States. Viticulture is practiced mainly in the foothills of the Andes, and more particularly in Mendoza, where the desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3000 meters above sea level! The terroir here is well suited to the grape variety adopted by Argentina: the omnipresent Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, he is today responsible for some of the most famous Argentinian wines, which are characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and dark fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape variety of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which gives a wine with a floral and tropical taste. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentinian wines are recognized throughout the world for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.