CAVANI Wines
Premium Blend
- Structured Red
- Dark Fruits
- Pronounced Oak
- Pairs with
- Steak, Lamb, Aged Cheese
- Region
- Canelones
- Vintage
- 2022
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Body
- Full
- Drink
- Now–2035
- Serve at
- 60–65°F
- Decant
- 30–60 minutes
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CAVANI WINES Premium Blend
Some wines showcase a grape. Others showcase a philosophy.
The Cavani Premium Blend was created as the ultimate expression of collaboration—bringing together Uruguay's signature varieties into a wine that is greater than the sum of its parts. Co-created by Edinson Cavani and crafted alongside the Carrau family, this blend reflects the authenticity, pride, and craftsmanship that define both Uruguay and the Cavani project.
Sourced from Las Violetas in Canelones, one of Uruguay's most respected wine regions, the wine combines the structure of Tannat, the elegance of Cabernet Franc, and the depth of Cabernet Sauvignon. Each variety is vinified separately before spending more than eighteen months in French and American oak barrels, followed by an additional year of bottle aging before release. The result is a wine of remarkable harmony, complexity, and balance.
In the glass, aromas of red fruit, plum, quince, and violet unfold alongside notes of black pepper, tobacco, and dark chocolate. The palate is rich and layered, supported by mature tannins and vibrant freshness that carry through a long, persistent finish. Powerful without excess and refined without restraint, it captures the character of Uruguay through the art of blending.
More than a red blend, it is a celebration of Uruguay's winemaking heritage, bringing together multiple varieties, traditions, and generations into a single bottle.
Why We Love It
- Co-created by Edinson Cavani and the Carrau family
- Blend of Tannat, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aged more than 18 months in French and American oak
- Additional year of bottle aging before release
- 94 Points – Descorchados
- 91 Points – James Suckling
- Ranked among Uruguay's Best Red Wines
Flavor Notes
Plum • Quince • Violet • Black Pepper • Tobacco • Dark Chocolate
Texture Notes
Layered • Structured • Complex
Mood Notes
Celebratory • Sophisticated • Memorable
Great For
Prime steaks, lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheeses, fine dining, special occasions, cellar-worthy collections
Style Snapshot
Full-bodied Bordeaux-inspired blend with Uruguayan character, mature tannins, and exceptional complexity
Replaces / Competes With
Super Tuscans, premium Bordeaux blends, Washington State red blends, Napa proprietary blends, high-end South American blends
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About This Wine
Where does this wine come from?
Las Violetas, Canelone
Who makes this wine?
Bodegas Carrau
Why did we choose this wine?
Can you ship to my state?
We ship to 42 States. We do not ship to UT, LA, MS, KY, HI, DE, PA, AK
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