92/100
Robert Parker
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16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A phenomenal red with aromas of blackberry, licorice, sandalwood and warm stones that develop into notes of cigar box and tea. Full-bodied, with incredible complexity and concentration, there's also agility and playfulness in this wine. Long, fascinating and balanced. It speaks to you. The best Sena ever (oenologist and owner agree). There's a wonderful purity and elegance here. Made from biodynamically grown grapes." (James Suckling 2014)
Features
Estate
Seña
Vintage
2012
Designation
Vallée de l'Aconcagua
Region
Chile
Grape varieties
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Carmenere, 12% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot
Viticulture
biodynamics
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 24-28°C, depending on grape variety and desired extraction level. Racking 3 times a day. Maceration from 9 to 40 days for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Carmenere, 6 to 8 days for Petit Verdot.
Breeding
22 months, 70% in new barrels
Tasting & pairing
Eye
dark purple colour
Nose
aromas of ripe black fruit, tobacco and woody notes
Mouth
fleshy and complex. Beautiful balance between acidity and tannins. Silky texture. Pure, elegant length.
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
goes well with rack of lamb, fillet of beef, pan-fried quail, roast duck breast, or lamb shank confit.
Seña
Aconcagua Valley
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2014 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Sena 2012 comes from a cool vineyard on a rocky hillside with clay, in the middle of the Aconcagua Valley, where the influence of the Pacific Ocean is always present. This wine has always been a blend, and in 2012 it's Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Lively and straightforward, with aromas of red fruits, this is also a wine with a brilliant color. It presents notes of ripe black fruit and balsamic notes in the form of tobacco and cedar. The palate is fleshy, with good acidity and freshness and sophisticated, polished, fine tannins. This is still a young wine, but its silky texture makes it drinkable now, although complexity should come with time.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2015) 16,5/ 20
About the wine:
Dark purple. Sweet, elegant, ripe Cabernet. No hint of under-ripeness. Nice balance. Just a hint of hardness, but really well-crafted.
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