Winery Cousiño-MaculAntiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Cousiño-Macul
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Cousiño-Macul in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Cousiño-Macul in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon
The Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Cousiño-Macul matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, lamb tagine with peppers and artichoke bottoms or pizza of the south west : duck breast, roquefort.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cousiño-Macul's Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Cousiño-Macul are 1999, 1996, 1991, 1989 and 2001.
Informations about the Winery Cousiño-Macul
The Winery Cousiño-Macul is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Maipo Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maipo Valley
"Bordeaux of South America": kingdom of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon (>50% of plantings). Deep, structured reds with signature notes of ripe blackcurrant, eucalyptus, peppermint, cedar and graphite, firm tannins and long ageing. Also iconic Carmenère (bell pepper, black fruit, spices), round Merlot, fleshy Syrah and fresh Chardonnay. Cradle of icons Almaviva, Don Melchor, Santa Rita.
The wine region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
The word of the wine: Runoff
Failure of the vine flower to fertilize at the time of flowering, when the weather is too cold or rainy. Under these conditions, the vine will have few or no clusters.
