Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Nieto Senetiner’s Cabernet Sauvignon is a compelling expression of how this noble Bordeaux variety thrives in the high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza. While Malbec often commands the spotlight in Argentina, Nieto Senetiner has spent decades championing Cabernet Sauvignon in the classic, sun-drenched vineyards of Luján de Cuyo. Grown in alluvial soils beneath the shadow of the Andes Mountains, the grapes benefit from intense alpine sunlight and dramatic diurnal temperature swings, which preserve acidity while developing deep, concentrated black fruit flavors and structured tannins. The winemaking team employs traditional fermentation followed by judicious oak aging to craft a wine that beautifully balances Old World structure with the vibrant, ripe fruit character characteristic of South America's premier wine region.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1888 by Italian immigrants in the premier Vistalba subregion of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Nieto Senetiner stands as one of Argentina's foundational and most storied wineries. Expanded and revitalized by the Nieto and Senetiner families beginning in 1969, the estate pairs more than a century of viticultural heritage with modern vinification techniques. Nestled in the high-altitude foothills of the Andes, the vineyards thrive in semi-arid conditions that produce concentrated, balanced fruit with remarkable depth. The winery is internationally celebrated for its rich, expressive Malbecs and its flagship Don Nicanor portfolio, showcasing complex red blends, old-vine selections, and refined varietal wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%