Juan Carrau Cabernet de Reserva

0.75L | 13.0%

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Juan Carrau

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Juan Carrau Cabernet de Reserva

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2030

Past peak After 2030

Aromas

Red fruit Warm aroma Soft toast Tobacco

Food Pairing

Beef Lamb Hard cheeses Deer

Vintage Report

The ocean breeze tempered the summer heat and winter was frost-free, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly. This resulted in the development of delicious aromas and grapes with an intense character.

As usual, Juan Carrau produces wines with character. Based in Uruguay but with Spanish roots, they offer a wide and unique range. This beautiful Cabernet de Reserva, for example, boasts a fruity and warm aroma.

Optimal ripeness for Juan Carrau Cabernet de Reserva

The Carrau family business has a long history, dating back 265 years. Today, Javier Carrau is at the helm, representing the ninth generation. It all began in Spain, where they exported their wines from Barcelona to the Americas. In the 1930s, following an economic depression, they decided to settle in Montevideo, Uruguay. Juan Carrau, an oenologist by profession, began planting vineyards immediately upon arrival. He was the first to plant the Nebbiolo and Tannat grape varieties in the Las Violetas region, north of Montevideo. Ocean breezes temper the heat during the summer months, and the region is frost-free in winter. The grapes ripen slowly due to the temperature differences between day and night, allowing them to develop wonderful aromas. The unique terroir, red sandy soil with fine limestone, results in low yields and grapes with an intense character.

10 months of wood aging for Juan Carrau Cabernet de Reserva

The 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are harvested entirely by hand at peak ripeness and transported in 16-kilogram crates. The crates are carefully transported to the winery where they undergo a rigorous selection process. This is followed by a short, two-day low-temperature maceration. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 22 degrees Celsius. Finally, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 10 months. And after 10 months of waiting, it's time to enjoy this ruby-red wine. The aroma reveals aromas of red fruit. Thanks to the oak aging, it also reveals aromas of soft toast and tobacco. The wine is dry and velvety smooth on the palate. It's a fleshy wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2020
Size	0.75L
Sub-region	The Violets
Land	Uruguay
Producer	Juan Carrau
Oak aging	Yes, 10 months in oak barrels
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C