Carmelita

Cabernet Franc 2019

Carmelita Cabernet Franc 2019 is dark red in the glass. Its nose offers red berries, blackcurrant, fresh herbs, flowers and roasted red pepper. It has a lively and energetic acidity. Its long finish mixes with smooth tannins and lingering notes of raspberries and herbs.

Varietal

100% Cabernet Franc

Vintage

2019

Alcohol

14.5% vol

Production

100 cases x 6 bottles

Vineyard

Located in the Uco Valley, Mendoza at an altitude of 1,085m above sea level. The high altitude, fertile soil and cool, dry climate provide ideal conditions for creating this outstanding wine.

Harvest

Hand picked on 13th April 2019

Yield

2.0 tonnes per acre

Winemaking

4 day cold maceration; 5 day post-fermentation maceration; 21 day total maceration period. 15 day primary fermentation performed in a small tank (average temperature 25 – 28°C). Malolactic fermentation in barrel ended September 2019.

Maturation

26 months in French oak (50% new)

Bottling

Bottled on the 1st July 2021. Unfiltered to ensure aromatic integrity. The wine will show deposits after cellaring – decanting an hour before drinking is recommended.

Awards

Silver, International Wine Challenge 2023 (90 points). Silver, Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 (91 points).

Allergens

Contains sulphites