Although made from biodynamically grown Bordeaux grapes, Seña has a decidedly Chilean heart and soul. This Seña 2020 is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 15% Carménère and 7% Petit Verdot (contributing notably to the acidity), made from grapes harvested in the second week of March.
Its color shows off a beautiful deep violet-red hue. Complex and elegant, it opens with intense aromas of crushed blackberry, blueberry, black cherry and thyme. Refined balsamic and black olive notes follow, along with a seductive hint of iris, violets and white pepper. This sublime, juicy nose with its savory, spicy character also reveals subtle roasted notes of tobacco, tar and cocoa.
On the palate, this impression of a spicy, juicy nectar is confirmed, an energetic, mineral whole with acid balance close to perfection. Full-bodied, its tannins are nonetheless fine and velvety, suggesting a very fine barrel-ageing process. Flavors of red fruit and red plum combine on the mid-palate and persist throughout the finish, accompanied by light notes of rosemary and tobacco.
With splendid length on the palate, this Seña 2020 demonstrates elegance and balance with a full, deep finish. Chile's most iconic wine will be the ideal partner to oven-roasted rack of veal or entrecôte à la bordelaise.
