Nuna Cabernet Sauvignon Organic - Kysela Pere et Fils

Nuna Cabernet Sauvignon Organic

Chakana

Argentina - Mendoza - Lujan de Cuyo

LETIS Organic

The Nuna vineyard (3,150 ft. elevation) in Agrelo is Chakana's first Demeter certified organic vineyard. Nuna means "soul" in Quechua.

Aromas of roasted red pepper and sweet red fruit with vanilla, chocolate and spice. Full-bodied with very soft tannins.

Specifications

Appellation

Lujan de Cuyo

Wine Type

Red

Varietal(s)

100% hand-selected Cabernet Sauvignon

Agricultural Practices

Organic

Certifications

LETIS Organic

Soil type

sandy loam over calcium carbonated coated gravels

Vinification

Grapes are carefully chosen and fermented in small lots to preserve the vineyard identity. Alcoholic fermentation for 12 days with indigenous and selected yeasts, at temperatures of 26 and 30 degrees C, combining, remontage, pigeage and delestage. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels.

Pairings

Excellent accompaniment to red meat dishes, game meat and aged cheeses

Producer Information: Chakana

Chakana is a family owned winery located 960 meters (3,149 feet) above sea level at the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Agrelo, Mendoza. It is one of the leading ...
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