Séptima Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

The first sip of Séptima Cabernet Sauvignon feels like sinking into a warm leather chair after a long day, with dark cassis and black cherry rolling in first, followed by a savoury flicker of dried herbs, cracked black pepper, and a hint of cedar that lingers on the finish. This is a Cabernet Sauvignon red wine from Argentina, built on ripe fruit and firm, mouth-coating tannins with a fresh line of acidity that keeps it appetizing rather than heavy. At 13.50% ABV, it has the structure to stand up to Grilled steak, where the char and fat tame the tannin, or to Aged cheddar, where the salt and nutty depth draw out the wine’s blackberry and spice notes. As a classic Cabernet, it’s made in the straightforward red-winemaking style of fermenting grape must with skins to capture colour, tannin, and flavour, delivering a dry, full-flavoured bottle that tastes purpose-built for the dinner table.

Producer Information: Bodega Séptima

Bodega Séptima is an Argentine winery rooted in Mendoza’s Uco Valley, founded in the late 1990s as the Mendoza outpost of Spain’s Codorníu Raventós family, with a focus on translating high-altitude foothill vineyards and Andean sunshine into structured, fruit-driven wines. From its Agrelo and Uco Valley sites near the Andes, the house style leans on precise vineyard selection, clean fermentations, and careful oak use to keep Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon expressive without losing freshness, reflecting a production philosophy that privileges site character over heavy-handed winemaking. Alongside its core still-wine portfolio, the broader Codorníu Raventós group is also associated with Spanish sparkling wine through Codorníu Cava, offering a point of reference for its category credibility beyond Mendoza reds and whites.