# Grandiosa Cabernet Sauvignon (2023)

- **Producer:** Icon Wines
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Central Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €19
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, black cherry, vanilla, chocolate

## About this wine

The Grandiosa Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine produced by Icon Wines, a collaboration focused on delivering value. The grapes are sourced from Chile's Central Valley, a region benefiting from a climate shaped by coastal breezes and mountain protection, ideal for sun-ripened fruit. This wine is presented as a follow-up to the successful Grandiosa Malbec and is notable for its positioning as a competitively priced 3-liter box option.

## Interesting facts

- A follow-up to the popular Grandiosa Malbec.
- Aims to be the best-priced Cabernet Sauvignon box.
- Available in a generous 3-liter format.

## Food pairing

The wine's balanced structure and fruity profile make it versatile. It can stand up to grilled meats due to its body and tannins, while its fruitiness complements richer sauces and vegetables. The wine's inherent fruitiness can also bridge well with slightly sweet elements in dishes.

## Wine making process

The Grandiosa Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The viticulture emphasizes sun-ripened fruit, benefiting from the climate of Chile's Central Valley. While specific vinification and aging processes are not detailed, the wine's profile suggests potential oak influence, indicated by notes of vanilla and chocolate. The wine is available in a 3-liter box format.