Don Nicanor Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rosemary-infused beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the winery's founder, Don Nicanor Nieto, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the historic legacy of Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza. Crafted from select high-altitude vineyards, the wine reflects the unique combination of intense Andean sunlight and cool night breezes. This dramatic diurnal temperature variation allows the Cabernet grapes to develop thick skins, resulting in a deeply colored, structured red wine. The winemaking process respects traditional methods, utilizing careful oak aging to seamlessly integrate firm, ripe tannins with rich dark fruit flavors and a signature touch of black pepper and subtle eucalyptus. It stands as a classic representation of Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon, balancing Old World structure with New World fruit intensity.
🍾 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)
14-14.5%