Winemaker Notes
Aromas very typical from this variety, with balsamic and mineral hints from the cabernet but with the signature of Finca Antigua, nuances of dairy and undergrowth, indicating the freshness we obtain due to the altitude of the estate.
Robust, with a lot of backbone initially unfolding a full-bodied sensation horizontally and vertically. Certain grape tannins provide fleshiness and above all a great freshness that cleans the palate. The oak coming through after with a long and persistent finish.
Try pairing with aged sheep and goat´s milk cheeses. It is a good accompaniment to red meats and lamb. Ideal for big game dishes such as venison, chamois or casseroled wild boar. It enhances the Madrid one-pot pulse and meat dishes.
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.
The Moors gave it the name, ‘Manxa,’ which fittingly means ‘parched earth.’ La Mancha, the largest Spanish wine producing region in all of Spain, is one of its hottest and driest. Sturdy and drought-resistant white varieietes like Airen, Viura and Verdejo thrive in this environment.