Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Especial
Presentation
Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic production of Los Vascos, and is the grape that made the estate famous. The vintages all share a mature and fruity quality, fresh aromas, and a supple and fleshy structure. This wine has a sparkling ruby red colour and a pleasantly fruity nose with aromas of black cherries, raspberries and plums, all with a hint of spice. This is a silky, flavourful wine, with a supple tannin structure. A great classic.
The vintage
The 2016 season started with normal winter conditions and rains concentrated in July that did not cause any problems in our vineyards. Spring arrived with high temperatures, exceeding 35ºC, and low minimum temperatures, but without any frosts that could have affected the normal growth of the vines. Summer temperatures were high, with peaks of up to 37.9ºC in January, but gradually dropped below 30ºC in March. The only potential problem was the rain that fell during the harvest; however, careful organization and our team’s quick reactions resulted in excellent quality grapes with a refined, elegant character.
Winemaking
The grapes were de-stemmed and crushed at reception.
Fermentation was conducted in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature between 25 and 27ºC, followed by a maceration period of 10 to 15 days.
Tasting
Ruby red color, plum and cherry-scented nose with hints of caramel, chocolate, tobacco and black olives. Well-structured mouthfeel, good volume, pleasant tannins; a wine with a forward personality.
Grapes
Cabernet sauvignon
: 100 %