Details
- Type: Red
- Country: Argentina
- Region: Mendoza
- Vintage: 2014
- Producer: Salentein
- Primary grape: Cabernet Franc
- Bottle size: 75cl
- List price: £20.76
- Code: 30021
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Awards:
- 2014, Commended Sommelier Wine Awards 2019
- Ethical
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Sulphites
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Expression
Oaked, intense, concentrated reds
- Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
- Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
- Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
- Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
- Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
- Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes
About the Wine
This excellent red Wine created by Salentein is produced in the Uco Valley area of Mendoza. Available in 75cl bottles, distributed in the UK by Salentein. Salentein Numina Cabernet Franc, Uco Valley, Mendoza is an interesting wine, made from Cabernet Franc grapes. This wine has a cork closure and, like many wines on our list, this wine is suitable for vegan diets. A great choice for rich beef dishes, especially steak.
Cabernet Franc
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It is principally grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style. Depending on the region, additional aromas include tobacco, raspberry, bell pepper, cassis and violets.
Flavours:
- Bell Pepper
- Chili Pepper
- Crushed Gravel
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
Salentein Estate in the Uco Valley has roots that extend back to the 17th century and The Society of Jesus. The goal of this award winning bodega, says Winemaker José Galante, ‘is to make exceptional wines while supporting the local people and community and encouraging local biodiversity.’ They gained ISO 14001 status in 2010 with vineyard management focused on sustainable viticulture practices such as natural fertilisers and 100% water recycling from the wineries.
The Country
Argentina
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