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Finca sophenia reserve cabernet sauvignon 2008

Technical data

Winery: Finca Sophenia
Wine type:
Red

Grape variety:
Vintage: 2008

Tasting notes

Sight: Deep ruby red color.

Nose: Intense aromas of red and black fruits, as well as spiced and mineral notes combined with vanilla and smoked hints.

Mouth: In the mouth, it displays a quite elegant, mature, complex and velvety palate.

Vineyard

Region: Mendoza (Uco Valley)
Localidad: Gualtallary
Altitude: 1200 meters asl
Soil: Rocky soil of loose structure
Age: 11 years
Vintage: Hand-harvested
Yield: 2.15 tons/acre

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation: Fermentation through selected yeasts at controlled temperature
Malolactic fermentation: 100% oak
Maceration: Pre-maceration at low temperature
Oak aging: 10 months
Bottle aging: 6 months

Analysis

Alcohol: 13.5%
Total acidity: 5.36 g/l
Volatile acidity: 0.78 g/l
Reducing sugar: -2 g/l
Extract: 27.6 g/l
Free sulfur dioxide: 27 mg/l
Total sulfur dioxide: 96 mg/l

Serving suggestions

Service temperature: 63°F
Pairings: This wine is ideal to match lamb, suckling pig with roast potatos and pork with roast apples.
Home aging: 6 years

Price ranges

From U$D 10 to U$D 19.99

Comercial contact

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Michelini, Matías José

About the winemaker

Personal information

Name: Michelini, Matías José
Age: 38
Education: Winemaking (Don Bosco  Institute)
Studies abroad: Chile: Harvest 2000 - France: Harvests 2001  and 2004

Vision of the Argentinian wine industry: The Argentinian  wine industry is in constant growth, from its technical development and incorporation of new technology, to its commercial knowledge and experience in the different markets. A joint effort of Argentinian wineries will allow the Argentina brand to be considered a top quality producer.

Export destinations

  • Venezuela Venezuela
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • Germany Germany
  • United States United States
  • Brazil Brazil
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