Casarena Owen Single Vineyard Cabernet 2020 | Argentina

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WINE OVERVIEW

Single vineyard estate-grown Cab from the best block of this 80-year-old pergola style vineyard, planted with original vines and roots.

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Tasting Notes

Black and red fruit on the nose with cherry, bell pepper, and subtle hints of coffee from the barrel fully integrated. In the mouth, it is wide and exhibits good complexity and round tannins. It is an elegant and robust wine with a long finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with a juicy steak or pasta bolognese.

Tim Atkin

The 2020 Owen Single Vineyard Cabernet, from Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo, is a third barrel-fermented, but 100% was aged in varied-use barrels. The nose presents dark and red fruit notes alongside blackcurrant, blackberry, pepper and ash hints. Intense and plush with fruity flavor and a layer of pyrazines, the palate is compact with slightly reactive tannins but develops good depth. A very interesting, Napa Valley-style wine with the twist of a fruity finish. Vinous January 2023

A full-bodied and structured cabernet sauvignon with sweet spices, black olives and some red chili pepper to the cassis and blackberries. Plenty of dusty, fine-grained tannins on the palate followed by a tightly wound finish with excellent length. Drink or hold. James Suckling March 2023

Oak flavors are well-integrated into this Cabernet Sauvignon from the winery's old vineyard in Luján de Cuyo. It's balanced and soft in texture, with concentrated black-fruit flavors and oak spices in the background. Nice acidity adds freshness, making this an enjoyable red. Wine Enthusiast November 2023

Tech Details

Hand-harvested from the best blocks of the Owen Vineyard (Agrelo), an 80-year old pergola style Cabernet vineyard planted with original vines. Cold maceration for 7-10 days; total maceration 45-50 days. Indigenous yeast and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged in French oak for 12 months.

Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo
Avg Elevation: 3,150 feet
Avg Age of Vines: 84 years