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
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| 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 |
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