2022 Bodegas Salentein Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Uco Valley

"Bodegas Salentein has led the transformation of the Uco Valley, positioning it as the most recognised wine region in Argentina. Bodegas Salentein's vineyards produce some of the world's most awarded wines." ~Decanter

Sitting high up in the Andes at just over 4,000 feet above sea level, Bodegas Salentein is producing some very high-quality wine. With an emphasis on single-vineyard expressions of grapes, this producer is a great case study on the terroir of Argentina. The cold climate, vast thermal amplitude, and humidity, together with stony soils rich in calcium carbonates and sustainable vineyard management, offer unique conditions for producing grapes of the highest quality.

Since 2010 José Galante has been the head winemaker of Bodegas Salentein. Prior to his time with Salentein, José was making world-class wines with Catena Zapata, where he set the industry standard for what quality Argentine wine should be.

Aging: 12 months in oak barrels, 70% French, 30% American.