2022 Altocedro ‘Ano Cero’ Cabernet Sauvignon, La Consulta, Argentina (750ml)

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:

Altocedro was founded in 1999 by visionary Karim Mussi. Third generation Lebanese immigrant, Karmin and his family pioneered La Consulta, Uco Valley as a special place to make “born and raised” wines. Altocedro is synonymous with outstanding La Consulta wine. Original old vine rootstocks, indigenous yeasts, hundred year-old concrete fermentation tasks, and Karim’s minimalist winemaking create true terroir-driven wines.

Deep ruby red. This is a restrained yet fresh and elegant red with aromas of black fruit and cedar wood and some green nuances. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a long, warming finish.

Tasting Notes:

Produced with grapes from La Consulta, the 2022 Ao Cero Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in concrete, and only one-third of the wine matured in barrique for 10 months. It has contained ripeness and 14% alcohol. Even at this very early stage, it has an orangey color, typical Cabernet, different from the Malbecs. The nose is very peppery, with notes of paprika, intense and herbal, very varietal and expressive. Juicy, herbal and very drinkable. 68,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2022.

– Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 90 pts.