Antiyal Pura Fe Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Original price was: $42.94.$38.64Current price is: $38.64.
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most important grapes in Chile, especially in the Maipo Valley. The grape has adapted very well to the climate and historically brings great prestige to the wines created from it. 100% Cabernet, this approachable red was cultivated using Biodynamic practices to express its unique character and excellent balance. A lively palate shows ripe berries, pepper notes, and velvety tannins. Drink now and often!
Aging: 100% in French oak barrels for ten months
| Country |
Chile |
|---|---|
| Producer |
Antiyal |
| Size |
750ml |
| Varietal |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage |
2021 |
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Critical Acclaim
Tim Atkin: 92 points
Descorchados: 90 points
Antiyal is owned and operated by Winemaker Alvaro Espinoza (Chile’s biodynamic guru) and his wife Marina. Their home is located in the Maipo Valley on the southern fringes of the capital city of Chile, Santiago. The vineyards on their 22 hectare property produce only red varieties with 10.5 ha’s planted east of the valley on the foothills of the majestic Andes Mountain range.
The Antiyal brand started with the introduction of a single wine ‘Antiyal’ 1998 (a blend which is the original orange coloured label with an indigenous Mapuche symbol) and for the first time heard of in Chile, he created a biodynamically certified farm that would also be acknowledged as the first garage winery amongst the well known giants, that until the early 2000’s dominated the local industry. This blend continues today as Antiyal’s flagship made with Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah respectively.
The demand for Antiyal’s wines grew so strong that the power couple became inspired to bring a new level of wine to their portfolio. This is when the Pura Fe tier was born, aiming to offer a more accessible price point with the introduction of a monovarietal Cabernet Sauvignon, a Carménère and a co-fermented blend of Garnacha/Syrah, which have proven to be a brilliant addition with increased exposure of their great wines.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine grape variety that is widely considered to be one of the finest grape varieties in the world for producing high-quality wines, and is the dominant grape in Bordeaux region. The grapes are small, thick-skinned and yield wine that can be very full-bodied with high tannins. It is known for its intense, complex flavors, including blackcurrant, black cherry, and black olive, with notes of cedar, tobacco, and graphite.
Often aging Cabernet Sauvignon wines in oak barrels will impart a vanilla and toast flavor to the wine. It has a high level of acidity and alcohol, and can be enjoyed well after a decade or more. It pairs well with red meats, particularly beef, as well as hard, strong cheeses.
