2019 Bodega Los Helechos 'Designado Single Vineyard' Cabernet Franc Valle de Uco

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High-altitude magic meets irresistible charm in this single-vineyard Cabernet Franc from the Uco Valley’s Bodega Los Helechos. Bursting with crunchy red fruits, purple florals, and a whisper of fire-roasted peppers, this wine layers in notes of nutmeg, celery salt, and balsamic for a complex, captivating profile. A touch of French oak (30% aged for a year) adds caramel warmth and toasty finesse, perfectly balancing the vibrant fruit. Silky, refined tannins and an elegant structure make every sip a pure delight. Don’t miss this ferociously flavorful bottle—it’s a Francophile’s dream come true!

Varietal:
Cabernet Franc
Winemaker:
Marcelo Parolaro and Ángel Mendoza
Vintage:
2019
Aging:
20 months
Oak Treatment:
30% French Oak & 70% Stainles Steel
Appellation:
Mendoza
Sub-Appellation:
Valle de Uco
Vineyard:
Vineyards from the Vista Flores area
Total Varietal Composition %:
100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol %:
14.0%
SKU #:
1055154
Size:
750 ml Bottle
DC97

Decanter

Lifted, floral and bright, with very pretty aromatics of heady violet, green pepper and balsamic, then on to a plush palate textured with crunchy red fruit, elegant tart fruit, succulent tannins and focused, graceful tannins.