Bodegas Sottano Cabernet Sauvignon 2021This family estate in Mendoza is run and owned by the Sottano brothers Diego, Pablo and Mauricio. It sits at 1000m altitude in the foothills of the Andes so benefiting from the warm days and cold nights typical of the region which make for well balanced and perfectly ripe grapes. This is a sublime Cabernet Sauvignon! The nose is packed with black pepper, red bell peppers, cassis, cappuccino, and spice. In the mouth, chocolate and a hint of mint play

Built in 1870 and built up in the first half of the 20th century by the Kaelin family

The grapes (Glera 95%

Gerhard Pittnauer is undoubtedly one of the stars of the Austrian winemaking scene

Albourne Estate is a family-owned vineyard and winery overlooking the beautiful South Downs

Antonio Galloni

orange peel and so much more all build together on this structured and intense red

The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested

great depth and a lovely flick of acidity on the finish which serves to emphasise the unctuous sweetness and flavours of dried fig and raisins

This produces a wine with ripe and moreish red fruit at the foreground and a soft

The winery is very impressive

Working sustainably

the estate paints a broad canvas