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Cabernet Sauvignon

2008 La Mancha Cabernet Sauvignon

Finca Antigua Cabernet Sauvignon is a captivating red wine from the renowned La Mancha region, celebrated for its exceptional terroir. Crafted in the delightful vintage of 2008, this wine showcases a full-bodied structure with impressive balance. It exudes high acidity that provides a bright and lively character, making it particularly refreshing. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry notes intertwined with subtle hints of spice and oak that enhance its complexity. The tannins are notable and firm, adding a sturdy backbone to the wine, while maintaining a dry finish that invites you to indulge further. This wine captures the essence of its origin, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Barbecued Ribs, Lamb Chops, BBQ Pork Ribs

Region:


Spain
Spain

While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.

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