Travesia Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Travesia Cabernet Sauvignon
Travesia Cabernet Sauvignon
Powerful blackberry with cedarwood.
Dark, dense, and uncompromising. Like polished ruby on a moonless night. The color of this Cabernet suggests a wine of substance – a bright, deep red with violet reflections that settles heavily and concentrated in the glass.
Spicy fullness meets dark elegance: Blackcurrants, ripe plums and a hint of blackberry form the aromatic foundation. Interspersed are delicate notes of black pepper, clove and dried bay leaf, enveloped by a hint of cedarwood and dark chocolate.
Structured, powerful, yet refined. The tannins are present but silky, like the finest leather. The acidity tames the rich fruit and provides freshness. A hint of smoky wood and dark spice accompanies the long, confident finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon in Ecuador? Absolutely! The calcareous soils and sun-drenched climate of San Miguel del Morro create perfect conditions for deep, powerful wines. 18 months in barrique give this wine structure without dominating it – a balance of power and precision.
The wine miracle from the equator.
Dos Hemisferios is a pioneering winery in Ecuador, daring to do the seemingly impossible: viticulture directly on the equator. With great passion, family spirit, and a drive for innovation, they produce exceptional wines that put the "middle of the world" country on the international wine map.
It's hard to believe that fine wine grapes can thrive in Ecuador, right on the equator – yet Dos Hemisferios proves exactly that. In 1999, the Wright family laid the foundation for this adventure by purchasing 360 hectares of land in San Miguel del Morro. Until then, Ecuador had not exactly been considered a wine country. On barren coastal soil, kissed by the tropical sun and a cool sea breeze, the wine pioneers initially planted table grapes – with astonishing success.
In 2004, the next step followed: the best clones of classic grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay were imported. With the support of Argentine star oenologist Abel Furlán, the first top Ecuadorian wine was produced in 2006: the Cabernet-Malbec Cuvée "Paradoja" 2006. Its name (Paradox) says it all: viticulture on the equator long seemed impossible. The first edition of 1200 bottles was sold to friends who were enthusiastic about the quality and character of this wine.
Today, the vision has become a flourishing family winery. Dos Hemisferios cultivates twelve different grape varieties (nine red, three white) and has over 30 different wines in its portfolio – from fruity young wines to elegant Reservas.
Over 40 international awards later, Dos Hemisferios presents its wines worldwide at trade fairs and proves: Here in the middle of the world, the impossible is made possible anew with every bottle. And we are exclusively allowed to import the wines for Europe.
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Travesia Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Powerful blackberry with cedarwood.
Dark, dense, and uncompromising. Like polished ruby on a moonless night. The color of this Cabernet suggests a wine of substance – a bright, deep red with violet reflections that settles heavily and concentrated in the glass.
Spicy fullness meets dark elegance: Blackcurrants, ripe plums and a hint of blackberry form the aromatic foundation. Interspersed are delicate notes of black pepper, clove and dried bay leaf, enveloped by a hint of cedarwood and dark chocolate.
Structured, powerful, yet refined. The tannins are present but silky, like the finest leather. The acidity tames the rich fruit and provides freshness. A hint of smoky wood and dark spice accompanies the long, confident finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon in Ecuador? Absolutely! The calcareous soils and sun-drenched climate of San Miguel del Morro create perfect conditions for deep, powerful wines. 18 months in barrique give this wine structure without dominating it – a balance of power and precision.