Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Casa Madero – Cabernet Sauvignon / 2021
Valle de Parras – Coahuila, Mexico 🇲🇽

Overview
Casa Madero, founded in 1597, is officially recognized as the oldest winery in the Americas. This bottling is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the high-altitude vineyards (about 1,500m/5,000 ft) of Valle de Parras in northern Mexico. The unique terroir offers warm days, cool nights, and excellent diurnal variation, giving structure and freshness to the fruit.

Aromas & Flavors
Vibrant red and black fruit lead the way, ripe cherries, cassis, and blackberry, layered with subtle notes of vanilla, baking spices, and a touch of green bell pepper that reflects the grape’s varietal character.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with persistent tannins that are firm yet approachable. The structure carries the wine steadily, offering depth and a lingering, elegant finish without overbearing weight.

Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked barbacoa tacos, or roasted lamb with rosemary. It also works beautifully with aged cheeses like Manchego or Cotija, highlighting the wine’s balance of fruit and tannin.

Verdict
A deliciously polished Cabernet from one of the New World’s oldest and most storied wineries. Casa Madero captures both history and modern winemaking finesse, resulting in a wine that’s as educational as it is enjoyable.

Did You Know?
Casa Madero was founded by decree of King Philip II of Spain, making it the first winery in the entire Americas. Their manuscripts, still kept in archives, are so central to their history that excerpts appear on the label itself. — 7 months ago

Arai Buendia

9.0

This Mexican red wine certainly feels earthy and fruity like other Valle de Guadalupe wines I have had. This wine, though comes from the Italian grape Nebbiolo, doesn’t really have the sharpness (full tannins) most Italian wines have and most often need a food pairing. This wine because it’s light, smooth and almost Zin-like without being overly sweet. — 6 years ago

with Christine

Adam Kincaid

9.0

2012 Blanc de Blanc. 100% chardonnay. Interesting nose of salted bar nuts. Creamy feel, well rounded, and appley. Nice finish! — 7 years ago

with Jillian

Anne Flan

10

Fruity, bubbly, acidic finish. Beautiful. 👌🏼 — 8 years ago

Peter Lindh

9.2

Fräsch syra och med smak av Hallon och något inslag av kemiska körsbär. — 8 years ago

Nadia Haro

8.9

Had the 2014. Minerals, salty and white pepper overtones. An interesting wine. — 8 years ago

Diane Heyboer

8.9

Had the 2022 in January of 2024 with chicken tinga. What a nice little wine. Minerality and a touch of citrus with some floral on the nose. Hints of lime on the tongue and a hint of hibiscus on the nose. This was a lot like a New Zealand sauv blanc but with a softer punch. Enjoyed this and wondering about going through the hassle of obtaining this one again. Definitely would if it was easier to get. — 2 years ago

with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

Daniel Jara

9.0

Excelente! Suave al paladar , mejorando su personalidad con El Paso de los minutos — 4 years ago

Lindsey Stinson

9.7

Delicious — 6 years ago

Michael Steele

9.1

This is an excellent red blend. Has a dry finish, but is exceptionally smooth, balanced and fresh.

Thank you Nicholas (somelier @ Unico in Riviera Maya, Mexico) — 6 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.2

Smoky and salty watermelon. Delicious. — 8 years ago

Lindsey

9.3

from Jeremy and Blair’s Mexico trip. light and fizzy and floral and pure delight — 8 years ago

Peg Hanssen

10

Absolutely love this sparkling Rose. Served with grilled strawberry and avocado bruschetta. Beautiful pairing and perfect for a spring evening with fabulous friends. — 8 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.4

Excellent wine. Fantastic backbone with crisp tannins and vibrant acidity. Bright dark red fruit with a nice edge that makes it a perfect match with asada tacos! — 3 years ago

with John and Tammy

Ericsson

9.2

Great wine. As I’ve mentioned before, one of the better Mexican wines I’ve tasted. Cheers. — 3 years ago

Ana FC

9.5

Es cristalino
Es seco 👍
Tiene algo de amargor
Tiene percepción alcohólica media alta
Refrescante
Según el fabricante tiene notas cítricas de guayaba, piña, toronja — 6 years ago

Jeremy Buss

9.5

Has to be THE or one of the best tequilas around. Carmalized vanilla flavors, incredibly smooth and a long finish. One of the best sipping tequilas and you don’t need a chaser. — 6 years ago

Frank

9.0

Lickit.slamit.suckit — 7 years ago

Jay Svoboda

9.0

Seriously, just based on the value you should be drinking this sparkler. Polished, racy and brimming with pear, brioche and green apple, it may not cost a lot, but you’d never know that by drinking it. — 8 years ago

Amanda Moreland

9.2

The boldest cab sauv I’ve ever had. Really spicy end notes with a kick. So good. Paired with some really amazing ribs. — 8 years ago