Winemaker Notes
Ideal to accompany a calf roasted with sweet spices and mashed potatoes.
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
The La Consulta GI in the Uco Valley features several old vineyards such as the one from which this red was made. Planted in rocky soil in a dry river bed, the Cabernet achieves exquisite power and concentrated flavours, which include dark fruit and spices that come out on the palate. Free-flowing with full body and character, the finish is long and compelling.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
There was some development in the 2015 Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon Finca Laborde Edición Limitada, with aromas of paprika and brick dust, an herbal touch and some ripeness. The palate reveals the telltale Cabernet fine tannins and some developed flavors.
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Wine Enthusiast
A mix of forest and floral aromas frames berry notes on the attractive nose. Full extraction and heavy tannins make for a weighty palate that needs more time, while this Cabernet tastes like a bowl of plums and blackberries. On the finish, licorice and burnt toast notes rise up.
Trapiche represents the richness of diversity in Argentina. Trapiche's motto is "where there is soil, the sky is the limit" and this leads the brand to explore Argentina's extensive lands in search of new experiences. Since 1883, Trapiche has been located in Maipú, in the province of Mendoza, and is the leading Argentine winery in terms of production and exports, reaching over 80 countries. Since the beginning, Trapiche has understood the promise of viticulture in Argentina. Trapiche specializes in bringing out the best of each terroir and creating unique wines from each. This diversity is possible thanks to 3000 acres of owned vineyards and 300 independent producers who contribute their best grapes for the wines. Quality, innovation and diversity have always been the pillars that guide Trapiche's journey.
Argentina of course is heralded for its Malbecs. But in the last two decades Cabernet Sauvignon has been drawing increased attention from winemakers there, and is now the third most planted variety. It is grown in the Mendoza region in the Andean foothills, especially in Maipú and Luján de Cuyo, at altitudes between 2300 and 3100 feet. Here the climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters. It is very dry and sometimes quite windy, with runoff from the snow-capped Andes providing irrigation. These Argentinian Cabernets offer dark fruit, spice notes, full body and often a voluptuous style.
Another source within Mendoza is the higher altitude Uco Valley, at 3300 to 5000 feet. Up at this level grapes ripen more slowly, despite the bright sun. But that enables them to develop bright acidity levels, giving the wines a fresh quality to go with intense fruit flavors. Another source of good Cabernet Sauvignon in Argentina is Cafayate, in the Calchaquí Valley. North of Mendoza, these vineyards are even higher, at about 5700 feet! These Cabernets carry notes of spice, herbs and menthol to go with dark fruit. Like those from Uco Valley, they show concentration and great vibrancy.
A few producers to look for are Catena, Viña Cobos, Pulenta and Altocedro. Salud!