# Seña (2019)

- **Producer:** Viña Seña
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 15% Carmenere, 4% Petit Verdot
- **Region:** Aconcagua Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €94
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, redcurrant, raspberry, red cherry, green bell pepper, grass, vanilla, cedar, smoke, chocolate, coffee, dried fruit, leather, earth, tobacco, wet leaves

## About this wine

Seña, produced by Viña Seña in Chile's Aconcagua Valley, is recognized as the country's first 'Icon Wine.' It originated from a visionary joint venture between Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi, aiming to produce a world-class wine that embodies both Bordeaux-style structure and Chilean character. The 2019 vintage celebrates the estate's 25th anniversary. The vineyard is situated in the Ocoa microregion and is farmed using biodynamic principles. The 2019 vintage was characterized by a cooler summer, promoting slow ripening and preserving acidity. The wine is a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with significant contributions from Malbec, Carmenere, and Petit Verdot.

## Interesting facts

- Chile's first 'Icon Wine' project.
- A 25th Anniversary release for the 2019 vintage.
- Vineyard farmed using biodynamic principles.
- A blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.

## Food pairing

The wine's high tannins and firm grip are ideal for cutting through the richness of fatty meats like beef and lamb, while its complex fruit and subtle oak notes complement the savory depth of these dishes. The wine's acidity provides a refreshing counterpoint, preventing the pairing from feeling heavy.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Seña begins with grapes from the estate vineyard, farmed using biodynamic principles. The 2019 vintage harvest commenced on March 15th, benefiting from a slow ripening period. Fermentation primarily occurred in stainless steel tanks, with a small percentage in concrete vats. Following fermentation, the wine underwent an extensive aging period of 22 months. This maturation involved 80% new French oak barrels and 10% large Stockinger oak vats, contributing to the wine's structure and complexity.