Chakana is the name of the Southern Cross constellation. Its rotation in the sky throughout the year made it an effective agricultural calendar for the ancient Andean people.
Expressive and ripe nose, juicy texture and intense fruit. Excellent balance, well integrated tannins and stunning minerality.
"An outstanding Cabernet Franc. Opaque with a powerful bouquet of dark fruit and notes of tobacco and earth. Lush and juicy on the palate. Ripe flavors with firm tannins and a very long finish. - Don WINKLER"
- International Wine Review (Kysela Père et Fils Importer: 30 Years Importing High Quality, High Value Wines ; July 26th 2024), 93 pts
Chakana is a family owned winery located 960 meters (3,149 feet) above sea level at the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Agrelo, Mendoza. It is one of the leading ...
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"Notes of blackcurrants, wild berries, crushed herbs, walnuts and wet stone. Full-bodied with a compact tannin structure and deep core of dark fruit. Plush and creamy. Vegan. Drink now."
"Ripe blackcurrants, leafy herbs, black olive, and iron notes all emerge from the 2021 Cabernet Franc Estate, a ripe, medium to full-bodied, mouth-filling, plush, beautifully textured Cabernet Franc to drink over the coming 7-8 years."
"The 2020 Cabernet Franc Estate Selection comes from the Uco Valley and was aged for six months in French, 500-liter barrels. A rich reddish color. The nose offers ripe raspberry and blackberry with hints of mint and herbs that enhance the other flavors. The aging process makes itself felt in the mouth. The flow has a terse, broad texture initially, but then it grows more compact and linear. The mild acidity enlivens the reactive tannins, which establishes a good structure. A balanced take on the year, it will grow milder with more time in the bottle. - Joaquín Hidalgo"
