Decero Cabernet
High altitude Mendoza Cabernet, grown from scratch since 2000.
The story behind Decero
Decero means "from scratch" in Spanish, and that is literal. Swiss entrepreneur Thomas Schmidheiny planted the estate in 2000 on bare ground in Agrelo, in the foothills of the Andes, drawing on grandparents who made wine in Switzerland and a mother who loved Napa Valley. Every grape comes from the single Remolinos Vineyard at 3,500 feet, named for the tiny dust devils that spiral through the rows and dry the skins.
The farming is certified sustainable and vegan, worked by hand with no tractors in the vineyard, and native owls handle pest control. Fruit is hand picked, gravity fed, cold soaked three to seven days, then fermented in small stainless tanks and aged 14 months in French oak, roughly 30 percent new. We have poured this Cabernet for Long Island customers for years because it drinks like a left bank Bordeaux at a price that does not argue with you.
Explore the Decero range
Three Decero bottlings earn shelf space here: the single vineyard Cabernet, the Malbec that built the reputation, and the Owl & Dust Devil blend named for the vineyard's own weather.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decero Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 29% ABV (14.5%) | Cassis, cherry, red pepper, fine structured tannins |
| Decero Malbec | Malbec | Not stated on label | Plum, violet, high altitude freshness |
| Decero Owl & Dust Devil Red | Red Blend | 29% ABV (14.5%) | Malbec led with Cabernet, Petit Verdot, Tannat |
Which Decero is right for you?
Pricing is where Decero Cabernet Sauvignon makes its case. Our Decero Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL runs $15.99, and the Decero Malbec 750mL is $13.99, both well under the $16 to $24 you will see quoted for the estate Cabernet elsewhere. Step up to the Decero Owl & Dust Devil Red 750mL at $26.99 and you get the premium Malbec and Cabernet blend, layered with Petit Verdot and Tannat. Stock moves quickly on all three, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 to confirm what is on the shelf before you drive over.
Bordeaux structure at $15.99 that stands up to a grilled ribeye without ceremony.
High altitude Mendoza fruit for $13.99, the bottle that built this estate's name.
Malbec and Cabernet blend with Petit Verdot and Tannat, $26.99 for the table.