2024 Alamos - Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza (750ml)

Alamos is the accessible, everyday label from Catena Zapata, the century-old Mendoza producer widely credited with helping put Argentine wine on the world map. The Catena family created Alamos to offer the same high-altitude terroir and winemaking approach found in their flagship bottlings, but at a friendlier price, drawing on Certified Sustainable vineyards across Mendoza. It has become one of Argentina's most recognized entry points for wine drinkers looking to explore the country's mountain vineyards without the premium price tag.

The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon are hand harvested from high-altitude sites and gently pressed before a short cold soak of about a day to help extract color and aroma. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, after which the wine matures in barriques that lend it structure and spice. This straightforward, largely stainless steel and light-oak approach keeps the focus on ripe fruit and approachability rather than heavy extraction.

The wine shows a dark purple color with ruby reflections, opening with aromas of ripe raspberry and blackberry alongside sweet vanilla and cinnamon spice and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, red currant and cassis flavors mingle with cedar and leather, carried by fine, well-knit tannins to a long finish. Enjoy it with grilled steak, spicy pasta, or a flavorful aged cheese.