Casarena DNA Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Grape varietal & region:100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The DNA collection uses grapes from all four of Casarena’s vineyards, highlighting expression, tradition and innovation. ForCasarena DNA Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, 80% of the grapes come from Owen vineyard and the rest from the Lauren and Jamilla vineyards.

Taste profile:Deep red colour in glass. Black currant and plum aromas fill the nose, with notes of bell pepper spice and a hint of eucalyptus. A captivating character, standing out for its elegance and complexity. Velvety tannins and a crisp acidity mark the medium to full-bodied palate. Juicy black fruit flavours ranging from currant and plums to berries with a chocolate, coffee and pepper spice complexity. Never-ending finish.

Winemaking process:Vinification occurs separately according to vineyard before blending and bottling. Following harvesting, the grapes go through a double selection process. After a careful destemming, pre-fermentation cold maceration begins for 710 days at -5 C and then a complete maceration between 4580 days. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and spontaneous malolactic fermentation once the wine is in oak barrels. The wine ages for 16 months in French oak barrels.

Ageing potential 15+ years.