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A fresh, savoury red for relaxed suppers and the cheese board
Catena Siesta Cabernet Franc 2018 is a lively, medium-bodied red that feels juicy and bright rather than heavy. Expect red-fruit character with a gently leafy, savoury edge, then a subtle coffee note as the finish lingers.
It is a rewarding bottle for an unhurried supper when you want a red with freshness as well as flavour. Pour it alongside grilled lamb, roast chicken with herbs or a mushroom dish; its savoury profile also sits comfortably with sausages or a hard cheese board.
If you usually reach for richer Mendoza reds, this offers a more vibrant change of pace: still satisfying, but with an elegant length and a juicy mouthfeel that keeps another glass inviting.
Why you’ll love it
- A medium-bodied red with a lively, juicy feel rather than a weighty one.
- Red-fruit flavour is balanced by a distinctive leafy, savoury note.
- A coffee-tinged finish gives the wine an appealing final touch.
- Its fresh character makes it a welcome alternative to richer Mendoza reds.
- An easy dinner-table partner for herby chicken, grilled lamb, mushrooms, sausages or hard cheese.
The story behind the wine
This Cabernet Franc comes from Ernesto Catena Vineyards’ Siesta range. Siesta was founded by Ernesto Catena, a fourth-generation winemaker of Italian descent, and its identity is rooted in a land-focused idea rather than a purely technical one.
The name and inspiration refer to an ancient Incan tradition of making offerings to the land to support its health and fertility. The producer’s importer says the team continues this symbolic connection at the Vistaflores vineyard by burying a small number of bottles each year. It is a thoughtful piece of the range’s story: a reminder that wine begins with the place and the people caring for it.
Mendoza is the stated origin of this 2018 bottle. For wider context, the Siesta Cabernet Franc is presented by the producer’s importer as a Uco Valley, Mendoza wine associated with Vistaflores. That setting adds a sense of place to the wine’s fresh, savoury style, while the bottle-specific facts below remain limited to what is confirmed for this listing.
Wine details
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Producer / range | Ernesto Catena Vineyards, Siesta |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.5% ABV |
| Style | Medium-bodied red |
| Flavour profile | Red fruit, a leafy savoury note and coffee on the finish |
| Palate | Juicy mouthfeel and elegant length |
Cut To The Steak
Your bottle is carefully packed in protective inflatable Air Shock packaging inside an outer box, helping to cushion it in transit so it arrives safely.
It is a youthful, vibrant and medium-bodied red with red fruit, a leafy note and hints of coffee on the finish.
No. It is medium-bodied, with a juicy texture and elegant length.
It is from Mendoza, Argentina.
It is a Cabernet Franc.
Try it with grilled lamb, roast chicken with herbs, mushroom dishes, sausages or a hard cheese board.
This is the 2018 vintage in a 750ml bottle, listed at 13.5% ABV.
A fresh, savoury red for relaxed suppers and the cheese board
Catena Siesta Cabernet Franc 2018 is a lively, medium-bodied red that feels juicy and bright rather than heavy. Expect red-fruit character with a gently leafy, savoury edge, then a subtle coffee note as the finish lingers.
It is a rewarding bottle for an unhurried supper when you want a red with freshness as well as flavour. Pour it alongside grilled lamb, roast chicken with herbs or a mushroom dish; its savoury profile also sits comfortably with sausages or a hard cheese board.
If you usually reach for richer Mendoza reds, this offers a more vibrant change of pace: still satisfying, but with an elegant length and a juicy mouthfeel that keeps another glass inviting.
Why you’ll love it
- A medium-bodied red with a lively, juicy feel rather than a weighty one.
- Red-fruit flavour is balanced by a distinctive leafy, savoury note.
- A coffee-tinged finish gives the wine an appealing final touch.
- Its fresh character makes it a welcome alternative to richer Mendoza reds.
- An easy dinner-table partner for herby chicken, grilled lamb, mushrooms, sausages or hard cheese.
The story behind the wine
This Cabernet Franc comes from Ernesto Catena Vineyards’ Siesta range. Siesta was founded by Ernesto Catena, a fourth-generation winemaker of Italian descent, and its identity is rooted in a land-focused idea rather than a purely technical one.
The name and inspiration refer to an ancient Incan tradition of making offerings to the land to support its health and fertility. The producer’s importer says the team continues this symbolic connection at the Vistaflores vineyard by burying a small number of bottles each year. It is a thoughtful piece of the range’s story: a reminder that wine begins with the place and the people caring for it.
Mendoza is the stated origin of this 2018 bottle. For wider context, the Siesta Cabernet Franc is presented by the producer’s importer as a Uco Valley, Mendoza wine associated with Vistaflores. That setting adds a sense of place to the wine’s fresh, savoury style, while the bottle-specific facts below remain limited to what is confirmed for this listing.
Wine details
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Producer / range | Ernesto Catena Vineyards, Siesta |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.5% ABV |
| Style | Medium-bodied red |
| Flavour profile | Red fruit, a leafy savoury note and coffee on the finish |
| Palate | Juicy mouthfeel and elegant length |
Cut To The Steak
Your bottle is carefully packed in protective inflatable Air Shock packaging inside an outer box, helping to cushion it in transit so it arrives safely.
It is a youthful, vibrant and medium-bodied red with red fruit, a leafy note and hints of coffee on the finish.
No. It is medium-bodied, with a juicy texture and elegant length.
It is from Mendoza, Argentina.
It is a Cabernet Franc.
Try it with grilled lamb, roast chicken with herbs, mushroom dishes, sausages or a hard cheese board.
This is the 2018 vintage in a 750ml bottle, listed at 13.5% ABV.
Catena Siesta Cabernet Franc - Mendoza x 750ml 2018
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