2011 Sena

Sena

93Average Score

Aconcagua / Chile

Red

The 2011 Sena is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere, 15% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc aged in 75% new French oak barrels for 22 months. It has a bright cherry color and restrained aromas of blackberries, spices, cedar wood, tobacco and a hint of mint. The palate is a little tight and restrained, and the wine medium-bodied, with balanced concentration and good acidity. Young but accessible, it shows great elegance and balance. I like it more than the older vintages that I had the chance to taste for context. It needs to develop the bouquet and complexity that, without a doubt, will come with time in bottle. Drink 2015-2027. Jun 2014, www.robertparker.com

Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate Score: 93/100

Bts	-	0 Immediate \| 4 Marketplace	£97.00
12x37.5cl	-	0 Immediate \| 11 Marketplace	£581.00
6x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 57 Marketplace	£567.00
Mags	-	0 Immediate \| 24 Marketplace	£191.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Luis Gutiérrez, Wine AdvocateScore: 93/100

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Product Details

Country

Chile

Region

Aconcagua

Sub-region

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

14%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window