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

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.2

Delicious. Coffee, toffee, very nice acidity, quite sweet (it says semi dry). Mandarines. A perfect dessert wine. Would be a ridiculous great match with Tiramisu! — 2 years ago

Loren Gesinsky

9.1

Only 12% abv — 3 years ago

Wes Aguas

10

Best Madeira I’ve had yet. Can’t wait to try the others in the series — 5 years ago

Pat A

9.1

Nice easy drinking red. $9 a glass as victorias — 5 years ago

Natasha Cepeda

9.1

Hugo loved this at the beach over one ice cube. Perfect refreshing summer wine — 6 years ago

Robert Torretti

9.0

2024 Neipoort Redoma BrancoYoung Portuguese white blend at Vinum (Graham’s cellars restaurant). Enjoyed with heirloom tomato salad, clams Bulhão Pato, and whole sole. Fresh, mineral and stone fruits. — 8 months ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

Black & blue fruit, cool, ripe yet with nice tartness & restraint and an earthy undertone.
Better on the palate with great balance between the cool yet sweet fruit, the quite present tannins and the juicy acidity. Everything comes beautifully together.
A typical, picture book Douro red.
— 9 months ago

Jenks

9.2

Paired with nothing. Madeira is the desert. — 3 years ago

Lauren Young

9.0

Solid medium dry sercial; fine predinner — 4 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

A bit chewy, but seeing as its fluid and has these cherries and tar vibe it’s like drinking good Nebbiolo for less. Fun. — 5 years ago

Jae Cho

8.9

So fun playing that fruity/savory gamey (mortadella?) syrah streak. But much lighter perfect turkey pairing. — 5 years ago

Nicholas Cothros

9.0

Toffee and maple aromas stand out in this Colheita. Flavours of biscuit and toasted pecan emerge thereafter. The finish is vaguely like vanilla. — 7 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Ok but hoped for more — 8 months ago

Z. R.G.

8.9

Lime and minerals - Light and refreshing — 9 months ago

Liselotte Brouwers

9.2

Abi Duhr schonk deze port ter afsluiting van zijn proeverij bij Chateau Pauque. Hele fijne middag gehad! — 10 months ago

Anya McDermott

8.9

Tart with sweeter after taste. Pear? Nectarine? Great for warm weather. Very drinkable. — 3 years ago

Senator Tommelier

9.1

Nice white from Douro Valley. Great acid and minerals. Paired well with oysters and white fish ceviche — 5 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color is a mix of purple and burgundy, a bit cloudy. Nose of dried strawberry, spicy note, currants, and carbonates grape juice. Taste is smooth and follows the nose with addition of zest, decent acidity, and tiny hint of mineral. Some more blackberry. And some more black pepper. Aftertaste of some more warmth from black peppers. Clean and warm, and above average. — 5 years ago

Sam T

9.2

Perfect for dessert. Dried apricot. Orange peel. — 6 years ago