The 2009 Monteagrelo Cabernet Sauvignon, from Lujan de Cuyo, is aged in French and American oak for 12 months. It has a very Old World, Left Bank bouquet with subtle herbaceous notes and very fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with tart red fruit and a fleshy, supple red currant and cranberry-tinged finish. This is very fine, although it offers short-term pleasure. Drink now-2015.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue 203, October 2012), 88 pts
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #208, August 2013), 88+ pts
"The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Monteagrelo from Agrelo and Luján de Cuyo grapes, matured in oak barrels for 15 months. The profile is quite classic with blackberries, cedar wood, a touch of graphite and ripe and juicy touches. The medium-bodied palate is serious with grainy, fine tannins. It is balanced and drinkable. - Luis Gutierrez"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #220, August 2015), 89 pts
"Saucy, earthy, almost muddled aromas are not overtly fruity. A dense palate is deep and saturated but frankly a little syrupy. Concentrated berry flavors have a soupy character, while this tastes minty on the finish. - MICHAEL SCHACHNER"
- Wine Enthusiast (July 2018), 88 pts
"(14.5% alcohol): Slightly dull dark red. Pungent aromas of redcurrant, plum, licorice, tomato leaf, green pepper and herbs. Offers a fine-grained texture but less sweetness than the 2016 Cabernet Franc, showing more of the vintage's greenness and lacking the lift of the Cab Franc. Delivers good texture but doesn't quite come alive. Finishes with rather easygoing tannins. - Stephen Tanzer"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (Argentina’s Wines Enter The World Stage, July 2018), 88 pts
"Still on the youthful side at only two years old - specially given the way the Bressia wines age - this has enticing aromas of mint and liquorice, stylish oak and plenty of sweet plum and cassis fruit. Ripe and well textured. 2020-24"
- Tim Atkin (Argentina Special Report 2018), 90 pts
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (September 2019), 89 pts
