'Sintonia' , Biodynamic, Luna Austral, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2016
Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Notes
Food Matches
Hard Cheeses, Game & Roast Beef
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2016
Style Medium Bodied Reds
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Grower Name Luna Austral
Grape Variety Cabernet Franc
ABV 14.00%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Biodynamic
SKU SINTONIA16
Grower
Luna Austral
Luna Austral is well known for their dedication to holistic ecological viticulture, producing distinctive biodynamic wines in the Southern Uco Valley, Argentina. Luna Austral grow mostly Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Merlot in 20 hectares of vineyards, 800+ meters above sea level. The altitude creates a microclimate of hot days with intense sun exposure followed by cool dry… Read More
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Mendoza
The largest and most important wine-growing region in Argentina, Mendoza is in the extreme west of the country, significantly separated from the Chilean border by Andes mountains. These mountains are by far the region's most dominant feature, providing shelter for the vineyards which lie at an altitude of between 600-1100m above sea level and receive very low annual… Read More
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Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a much overshadowed but nevertheless fine red grape variety widely grown all over the world, but with particular heritage in Bordeaux and the Loire Valley. Many single varietal Cab Francs can be found in the Loire in the guise of red Sancerre, Touraine and Anjou-Saumur, and the variety is an important component of many Bordeaux blends, particularly in the… Read More
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