Andeluna Pasionado Cabernet Franc 2021
Andeluna Cabernet Franc Grand Reserve 'Pasionado' is a stunning, dense, complex yet refined Cabernet Franc, aged in 85% new French oak and 15% American oak for 18 months.
Located on 200 acres of premium quality vineyards, lies Andeluna's state-of-the-art winery, complete with the most advanced equipment and cellars.
Set among the foothills of the Andes, Andeluna Cellars is a remarkably beautiful place to behold.
| RRP | £45.50 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 14.5% |
| Serve with | Roast pork with spicy plum salsa |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Subregion | Valle de Uco |
| Grapes | Cabernet Franc 100% |
| Body | D |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Diam |
Founded in 2003, Andeluna produces premium mountain wines from their 70 hectare vineyard situated at an elevation of 1,300 metres in the rocky terroir of Gualtallary, Tupungato in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. By night, the moon can be seen illuminating the magnificent Andes Mountains nearby and the winery has been named after this stunning scene. The vineyard is managed using sustainable practices and in 2015 the entire vineyard was soil mapped with cultivation methods adapted accordingly. Winemaker, Manuel Gonzalez (previously Head Winemaker at Pulenta Estate and Chief Oenologist at Trivento) works alongside Andeluna's wine consultant Hans Vinding Diers, together they use minimal intervention to create outstanding wines which have propelled this producer into the global spotlight in a very short space of time.
James Suckling, 95 points, 2019:
"Wow. The nose is bathed in complexity with a unique, lifted sage and thyme character that combines with dark licorice, dark plums, cloves and dark chocolate. Suave and very tightly wound on the palate, which is medium-to full-bodied and replete with umami and velvety sensations throughout. Great acidity bite, especially on the chewy finish. Drink in 2024."
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