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Description of Domaine Etchart
Etchart Estate is recognized for its commitment to producing quality wines in the Argentine wine region. Emphasizing sustainable growing methods, Etchart takes advantage of ideal climate conditions and fertile soils to cultivate grape varieties that fully express the unique character of their terroir.
Description of the Cuvée Privado Cabernet Sauvignon
Etchart’s Privado Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable example of this robust grape, adapted to the rich, sunny soils of Argentina. This wine is known for its structure, intensity and ability to age gracefully.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This vintage offers a nose rich in aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and tobacco, enriched by touches of vanilla and cedar due to aging in oak barrels.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Profile: On the palate, it stands out for its beautiful complexity, with firm but ripe tannins that support a long and spicy finish.
- Aging Potential: This wine has excellent aging potential and can improve with a few years in the cellar, developing greater complexity and smoothness.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Etchart Cabernet Sauvignon is an ideal companion for robust dishes such as roast beef, game dishes or mature cheeses.
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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.