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Cueva
de las Manos (Cave
of the hands) is a pre-historic site in southern Patagonia
featuring a very early form of human art.
The cave, a UNESCO world heritage site, derives its
name from the paintings of hands made by the indigenous
inhabitants between 9,300 and 13,000 years ago.
The images of hands are often negative (stencilled) and
painted in colors ranging from red to white, black or yellow.
These wines are a tribute to the legend and legacy of the
ancient Patagonian indigenous groups; a history of
independence and perseverance.

Southern Patagonia

The Cave of the Hands
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UPC code: 7 84585 01137 7
2008 Cueva de las Manos, Viognier, Reserve 12/750ml
100% Viognier. Manual harvest.
5 hour maceration on skins; 70%
fermented in temperature controlled steel vats (14-16°C) with
selected yeasts, 30% fermented in French oak barrels for 30
days. Then aged for 6 months in French oak barrels.
Pale golden color. In the nose it reveals intense pear
and apricot fruits, bright floral scents together with citrus
and honey.
A wine with both finesse and
opulence. The palate is long and expresses slightly sweet
flavors of peach and tangerine finishing with a layered
mineral texture. Oak comes through on the finish with some
spice It elegantly accompanies curries, fish dishes, white
meat and vegetables. Excellent with cheese and fruit.
National Retail Price: $14.99 / bottle
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#AR0EE881033MBM
UPC code: 7 84585 00874 2
2008 Cueva de las Manos, Malbec, Reserve 12/750ml
100% Malbec. Manual harvest.
35 year old vines.
2 day maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; 12 day fermentation with selected yeasts at 26°C; 20
days of post fermentative maceration; malolactic fermentation.
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels (50% French and 50%
American); aging in the bottle for a minimum of 6 months.
Deep red color with violet hints.
The nose reveals dried plum and dark fruits, exotic spices,
hints of violet and chocolate. Fruity flavors; well balanced,
elegant tannins.
Excellent with roasted and smoked meat, seasoned dishes.
"Bright deep ruby. Blackberry, licorice and spicy oak on the
nose. Moderately dense and concentrated, with brisk acidity
framing the black fruit, licorice and herb flavors. Finishes
fairly intense but a tad dry, with notes of chocolate and
pepper." - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine
Cellar (Jan. 10), 87 pts
#AR0EE881005MBM
UPC code: 7 84585 00874 2
2006 Cueva de las Manos, Malbec, Reserve 12/750ml
100% Malbec. Manual harvest.
35 year old vines.
2 day maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; 12 day fermentation with selected yeasts at 26°C; 20
days of post fermentative maceration; malolactic fermentation.
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels (50% French and 50%
American); aging in the bottle for a minimum of 6 months.
Deep red color with violet hints.
The nose reveals dried plum and dark fruits, exotic spices,
hints of violet and chocolate. Fruity flavors; well balanced,
elegant tannins.
Excellent with roasted and smoked meat, seasoned dishes.
"The 2006 Cueva de las
Manas Malbec was aged in barrel for 12 months. Opaque
purple-colored, it reveals a brooding bouquet of cedar, pencil
lead, spice box, and black cherry. Layered on the palate, it
has good depth and grip, savory flavors, and excellent length.
Very good value Drink it through 2013."
- Wine Advocate (Dec 08), 88 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 00873 5
2007 Cueva de las Manos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 12/750ml
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Manual harvest.
35 year old vines.
2 day maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; 12 day fermentation with selected yeasts at 26°C; 20
days of post fermentative maceration; malolactic fermentation.
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels; aging in the
bottle for a minimum of 6 months.
Dark berries and cassis dominate the nose with hints of mint
and chocolate. Nicely balanced, it is gentle on the palate
with layers of texture, followed by ripe, supple
tannins.
Excellent with roasted and smoked meat, seasoned dishes.
#AR0EE881004CSL
UPC code: 7 84585 00873 5
2006 Cueva de las Manos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 12/750ml
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Manual harvest.
35 year old vines.
2 day maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; 12 day fermentation with selected yeasts at 26°C; 20
days of post fermentative maceration; malolactic fermentation.
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels; aging in the
bottle for a minimum of 6 months.
Dark berries and cassis dominate the nose with hints of mint
and chocolate. Nicely balanced, it is gentle on the palate
with layers of texture, followed by ripe, supple
tannins.
Excellent with roasted and smoked meat, seasoned dishes.
"Purple-colored it
exhibits a classy perfume of smoke, mineral, violets, and
black currant. Layered and nearly opulent, it has plenty of
succulent black fruit, good focus, and solid length. It
over-delivers for its modest price. Very good value."
- Wine Advocate (Dec 08), 89 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 01011 0
2008 Cueva de las Manos, Old Vines Bonarda, Reserve 12/750ml
100% Bonarda. Manual harvest.
2 day maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; 10 day fermentation with selected yeasts at 26°C; 5 days of post fermentative maceration; malolactic fermentation.
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels; aging in the
bottle for a minimum of 6 months.
Deep ruby color. Ripe black cherry, blackberry, plum and sweet
vanilla on the nose. Full-bodied, soft tannins and juicy
fruity flavors.
Excellent with grilled meats, spicy dishes
"Chakana's
purple-colored 2008 Bonarda Provia Cueva de las Manos offers a
fruity, Beaujolais-like nose featuring plums and mulberries.
Fruity, forward, and easy-going, this tasty effort will match
well with bistro cuisine. Drink it over the next 3 years." - Wine Advocate (Aug.
09), 88 pts
#AR0EE881027BOM
UPC code: 7 84585 01011 0
2007 Cueva de las Manos, Old Vines Bonarda, Reserve 12/750ml
100% Bonarda. Manual harvest.
2 day maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; 10 day fermentation with selected yeasts at 26°C; 5 days of post fermentative maceration; malolactic fermentation.
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels; aging in the
bottle for a minimum of 6 months.
Deep ruby color. Ripe black cherry, blackberry, plum and sweet
vanilla on the nose. Full-bodied, soft tannins and juicy
fruity flavors.
Excellent with grilled meats, spicy dishes
"Saturated ruby to the rim. Black fruits, licorice and
bitter chocolate on the nose. Dense and sweet in the mouth,
with good depth to the dark berry and leather flavors. On the
simple side but satisfying. Finishes with slightly advanced
suggestions of caramel and nut skin. Drink soon."
- Tanzer's Internatinoal Wine Cellar (Jan. 09), 87
pts
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