Uco Deus Cabernet Franc
$19.99
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“Don Eusebio is the foreman, the one who everything knows, who has always been. Know every corner of the farm as the palm of your hand. He is intelligent, shrewd and eloquent. His language tells of great feats about a life well lived.”
Capacity: 750ml
Location: Paraje Altamira, San Carlos, Valle de Uco, Mendoza.
Altitude: 1,100 meters above sea level.
Yield: 8,000 Kg./Hectare
Aging: Prolonged maceration at a low temperature, aged in 872 gallons concrete eggs for 8 months
Old growth vines: 30 year old
Serving temperature: 61-64 °F
Fermentation: With indigenous yeasts in open concrete pools and Estate bottled
Founded by Mendoza native, Fernando Cantini, Uco Wines puts deliciousness first. The unique combination of altitude, rocky soils, and thoughtful winemaking deliver varietal purity and freshness in every glass. If you’re looking for oaky and over-the-top, look elsewhere. Comprised of two labels, Uco Deus and Universo LB, Uco Wines bottles-up the best of Mendoza and won’t have you feeling foggy the next day. So, go ahead, and have another glass, you deserve it!
Uco Deus Cabernet Franc
*The Uco Deus series is a collection of local vignerons who embody the heart and soul of extreme viticulture.
*The Uco Deus series is a collection of local vignerons who embody the heart and soul of extreme viticulture.
Don Eusebio is the soul of this vineyard. He knows every leaf, stem, and grape like his own children. Intelligent and fierce, oh, he has stories to share with you of a life well-lived by a vigneron.
Glad you asked. We’re in the region of Paraje Altamira within the famous La Consulta District of the Uco Valley. Paraje Altamira is unique due to its concentration of stony soils with layers of calcium carbonate, its sky-high altitude (1,100m!), and its great shift in temperature from day to night.
Fermentation in concrete eggs, followed by 8 months of aging in Italian amphorae. No fining, nor filtration. Estate bottled, ya!
30-year-old vines of Cabernet Franc awaken the senses with aromas of crushed black fruits, rosy spice, and sweet herbs. Incredibly silky on the palate, gentle tannins sneak-up on you at the end, extending the wine into an impressively long finish. Pretty over bold, European over Californian, this is the perfect little Bistro wine.
Due to its noticeably cooler temperatures, Paraje Altamira is a promising region for Sémillon, Chardonnay, and fragrant Cabernet Franc.
You’re craving a soft red, but not Pinot Noir. You’re craving something cozy that feels like your favorite sweater when it’s a bit nippy outside. So, grab a wine-loving friend, and share the joy of wine!
