Custodians of the Terroir of Luján de Cuyo

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We’re very excited to introduce the latest producer to join the Condor family. We’ve long admired Casarena and their single-minded focus on the important Mendoza sub-region of Lujan de Cuyo so when we got the opportunity to represent them in the UK, we seized it immediately. We’re confident that you’ll love their wines as much as we do!

‘Condor are the perfect fit to showcase the excellence of Luján de Cuyo’s terroir and the finesse of its wines.’

Martin Perez Cambet, Casarena Commercial Director
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505 Chardonnay

Blend: 100% Chardonnay Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza Altitude: 900-960 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 12.5% ABV Tasting Note: The nose has a great aromatic expression of tropical fruit with a stony minerality to the fore. The palate shows good acidity a rounded, creamy texture, rich character to the fruit and a crisp finish. Vinification: Grapes go through a manual selection of bunches before gentle pressing and fermentation is carried out in stainless steel, using selected yeasts at low temperatures to preserve and enhance the aromatic complexity. Malolactic fermentation does not occur. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Perfect as an aperitif but equally delicious with fish and Asian food.
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Single Vineyard Agrelo Lauren Cabernet Franc

Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc Location: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza Altitude: 918 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14% ABV Tasting Note: Bright purple colour with red hues; profound varietal expression on the nose with rich red and black fruits alongside capsicum; smooth, balanced and rich on the palate, with expansive flavours complemented by tobacco and spice. Powerful and structured but all in balance. Vinification: Hand harvest, clusters were taken to the winery for further exacting selection of only the best quality grapes. Pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by fermentation in concrete vats. Gentle manual extraction to preserve the most delicate aromas and flavours of the Cabernet Franc grape. Aging in new and second use French oak barrels for 12 months. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Grilled game e.g. wild boar or venison, fine cuts of beef, mushroom-based dishes.
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505 Malbec

Blend: 100% Malbec Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza Altitude: 900-960 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 13.5% ABV Tasting Note: Rich, violet inflected fruit aromatics on the nose with a touch of spice; rich and full palate, smooth, richly fruited. Bright acidity. Good grip, long. Vinification: The grapes are carefully destemmed and undergo a four-day cold maceration. The must is fermented at low temperatures (26 °C) to achieve greater aromatic delicacy. Aging then takes place for 3 months in used French oak barrels. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Cheese-based dishes, pasta or grilled red meat.
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Single Vineyard Agrelo Naoki Malbec

Blend: 100% Malbec Location: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza Altitude: 950 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14% ABV Tasting Note: Bright carmine red colour with topaz hues; wonderful varietal expression on the nose with rich red and black fruits with a mineral and herbal component typical of the Naoki vineyard; impeccably smooth on the palate with svelte tannins and a noticeable freshness with a fine spine of acidity here cutting through the rich core of powerful fruit. Expressive and complex. Vinification: Hand harvest, clusters were taken to the winery for further manual sorting of only the best quality grapes. Pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by fermentation in concrete vats. Gentle manual extraction to preserve the most delicate aromas and flavours of the Malbec grapes. Ageing in new and second use French oak barrels for 12 months. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Chateaubriand, Tomahawk steak, rib of beef, butternut squash steaks au poivre.
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