1997 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker's Notes

Fact Sheet

The Catena 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon offers a dark ruby red color with a focused aroma of red currants and a touch of eucalyptus. The wine is full bodied yet soft and supple with ripe concentrated red berry fruit flavors and a light note of black pepper. It will improve for the next 7-10 years.
 

José Galante, Winemaker

 

1997 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon label
Name: Catena
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 1997
Harvest Date: April 5-9, 1997
Vineyard: Agrelo District, elevation 940m (3,100').
Average Yield: 3.5 to 4 tons/acre
Average Brix at Harvest: 24.3º
Fermentation: Destemmed before a 12 day fermentation and 28 day maceration.
Alcohol: 14% vol
Acidity/pH: 6.07/3.76
Clarification: Unfined/Unfiltered
Aging: 19 months in 82% French oak, 28 % new and 18% new American oak. Racked