Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve Santa Ana 1997
The Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve Santa Ana from the 1997 vintage is produced by Bodegas y Viñedos Santa Ana S.A. This red wine originates from Argentina, specifically from the renowned Mendoza region.
Situated at the foothills of the Andes mountains, Mendoza is widely recognized as Argentina's wine heartland, responsible for the majority of the country's wine production. The vineyards benefit from high altitudes and are naturally irrigated by pure meltwater from the surrounding mountains. The area is characterized by a sunny highland climate paired with cool nights, creating a distinct environment for viticulture.
This Special Reserve is crafted exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the world's most recognized blue grapes known for producing structured red wines, and frequently cultivated in prominent areas such as Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Tuscany. For this specific wine, Bodegas y Viñedos Santa Ana selects fully ripe grapes from their higher altitude vineyards around Mendoza. Following the harvest, the wine undergoes a closely controlled maturation process in both French and American oak barriques.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Mendoza
Mendoza at the foot of the Andes is Argentina's wine heart and accounts for the majority of the country's production. At high altitude, where meltwater from the mountains irrigates the fields, Malbec thrives above all. The grape produces deep, velvety red wines with ripe dark berries, plum and violets. The sunny highland climate and cool nights give colour, concentration and freshness.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
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Opening
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Enjoyment
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