This cabernet sauvignon was made entirely from hand-harvested grapes from select plots on our vineyard estate Finca El Portillo, located at 3,610 feet above sea level. Soils are alluvial, atop a gravel bed with good permeability and drainage. Wine maker notes The grapes are hand-harvested to preserve the optimum freshness of the fruit. After destemming, the grapes are transferred to stainless steel tanks, where cold maceration takes place at a temperature of 45 -50°F. Fermentation lasts for 10 to 15 days. After fermentation, the wine is racked by gravity, with no pumping, and is aged in stainless steel tanks. Technical notes 13% abv Food pairing A wonderful match for red meat, lamb dishes and robust vegetarian entrees. Producer Bodegas Salentein Is A Wine Destination Like No Other. Established In The Late 1990s Salentein Is A Privately owned Estate Of Almost 5000 Acres Of Which 1124 Acres Are Planted To Vine. The Property Includes A Worldclass Winery And Cellars A 125acre Nature Preserve The Showpiece Killka Center For Culture And The Arts A Nearby Lodge (the Posada Salentein Offering An Elegant And Relaxed Retreat Into Nature) And The Landmark Chapel Of Gratitude Built Using Ancient Local Stonework Techniques. Reserve