Tapiz Alta Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 13.9%)

A high-altitude Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot, bottled at 13.9% ABV in a 750ml format from Mendoza's Uco Valley. The wine comes from vineyards planted at roughly 4,600 feet above sea level in the San Pablo sub-region. The grapes undergo a cold soak before fermenting in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts. The wine then matures for 11 months in a combination of new and second-use French oak barrels. The Alta Collection represents Bodega Tapiz's premium tier. The nose opens with dark cherry and cassis, then cocoa nibs, espresso and violet. The palate delivers blackberry and dark cherry with molasses, black olive and earthy minerals, while the finish is long with licorice, pepper and dark chocolate.