Cabernet Sauvignon

Alto Wine Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon is a red produced by Alto Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.

Type: Red

Appellation: Stellenbosch

Region: Stellenbosch

Country: South Africa

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting profile

Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry

A single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from Alto, a historic estate on the steep granite slopes of the Helderberg in Stellenbosch that has made red wine since 1919. It is aged about 18 months in French barriques. Classic and firmly built, with cassis and blackberry, cedar, graphite and a hint of tobacco leaf over firm tannins and fresh acidity. A traditional, long-lived Cape Cabernet that rewards cellaring.

Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.

When to drink

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Where it comes from

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch is South Africa's best-known fine-wine district, set among granite hills just inland from Cape Town, and is the historic centre of the country's quality wine trade.

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon from?

Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by Alto Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

What grapes are in Cabernet Sauvignon?

Cabernet Sauvignon is made from Cabernet Sauvignon.