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Cultivated at an astonishing 1,400 meters above sea level on the stony Andes foothills, this 100% Cabernet Franc beautifully combines rich dark fruit, wild mountain herbs, and a velvety smooth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in cool-climate, chalky soils, this Cabernet Franc offers a beautifully complex and layered drinking experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and deeply aromatic, opening with vibrant redcurrant, raspberry, and black plum, layered with delicate hints of fresh violet, black pepper, and subtle sweet baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust yet incredibly smooth. Great structural balance is driven by soft, rounded tannins, showing rich flavours of smoky plum, blackberry, and subtle vanilla from 5 months of French oak aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, refined, and exceptionally clean, leaving a lingering trace of fresh coffee beans and signature peppery herbaceous notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For \u0026amp; Gifting Occasions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Alternative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Right Bank Bordeaux blends, cool-climate French Cabernet Franc (such as Chinon), or structured Spanish Riojas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Gift For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovers of bold, complex red wines, collectors of unique South American vintages, or those looking to explore beyond traditional Argentine Malbec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary \u0026amp; Sustainability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted using sustainable viticulture practices, including natural pest control and water conservation techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright acidity and fine-grained tannins of this high-altitude Cabernet Franc make it highly versatile with rich, savory dishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFrom the Grill:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Argentine-style steak with fresh chimichurri, grilled lamb chops, or gourmet wild boar sausages.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHearty Mains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef empanadas, slow-cooked venison stews, or rich, herb-crusted roasted root vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheeses \u0026amp; Charcuterie:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature Cheddar, smoky Gouda, or a platter of cured meats and local artisanal breads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall-batch fermentation \/ Aged 5 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.0%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume \/ Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75cl (750ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandy, stony, and highly chalky limestone soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer \u0026amp; 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