2022 Bodegas Salentein Reserve Cabernet Franc Uco Valley

• From the Award-Winning Bodegas Salentein Estate
• "Friendly and Firm on the Palate" ~90 Wine Enthusiast
• "Creamy, Spicy, and Firm" ~90 James Suckling 
• A High-Altitude Cabernet Franc From Mendoza’s UCO Valley
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About the Wine

In the remote upper reaches of Argentina's Valle de Uco on the eastern slopes of the Andes, Bodegas Salentein produces a remarkable collection of wines from vineyards planted at some of the highest elevations on the planet.

From this lofty outpost, 65 miles south of the bustling city of Mendoza, Argentina's winemaking capital, Bodegas Salentein has forged an international reputation for its fine wines. Each year, growing numbers of curious wine lovers are drawn to this spectacular location, intent on discovering and experiencing the beauty and ethos of Bodegas Salentein for themselves.

Established in the late 1990s, Salentein is a privately-owned estate of almost 5,000 acres, of which 1,124 acres are planted to vine. The property includes a world-class winery and cellars, a 125-acre nature preserve, the showpiece Killka Center for Culture and the Arts, a nearby lodge (the Posada Salentein, offering an elegant and relaxing retreat into nature), and the landmark Chapel of Gratitude, a non-denominational chapel of ascetic loveliness, built using ancient local stonework techniques.

Tasting Notes

Ruby red color. Aromas of roasted red pepper, spices such as black pepper, and subtle minty notes. Soft and silky tannins on the palate with notes of black fruits. Long and lingering finish.

Critical Reviews

This red comes from the Uco Valley and has a delicate nose of peppercorn and toasted oak. It's friendly and firm on the palate, with black fruit and herbs. The finish is slightly minty. ~ 90 Wine Enthusiast

Plums, cherries, cloves, and nutmeg on the nose. Creamy, spicy, and firm, with a medium to full body and chalky tannins. Drink now or try in 2025. ~90 -James Suckling

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