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Altazor

2012 Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Carignan

The Undurraga Altazor from the Maipo Valley is a captivating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Carignan that showcases the region's rich terroir. This red wine presents a deep, alluring hue that hints at its intensity. On the palate, it offers a medium-full body that balances richness with elegance, creating a mouthwatering experience. The acidity is vibrant and refreshing, enhancing the wine's complexity and allowing the vibrant fruit notes to shine through. Expect a prominent fruit intensity with luscious flavors of dark berries, complemented by subtle herbal undertones that evoke a sense of place. The tannins are firm yet approachable, contributing to a satisfying finish that lingers gracefully. Overall, this wine is a dry and well-structured expression of the Maipo Valley, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a harmonious and expressive red.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Barbecued Ribs, Lamb Chops, Grilled Ribs

Region:


Chile
Chile

In recent years, Chile has increasingly produced incredible wines of exceptional value. With a setting influenced by the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Atacama Desert and even Antarctica, Chile is a diverse land with rocky foothills, lush valley floors and cool coastal zones. Chile gained international renown for its New World take on classic Bordeaux varieties. Interestingly, it's an obscure red Bordeaux variety—Carménère—that has become Chile's signature grape. But other Old World varieties do equally well in Chile; Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have all become mainstays of Chilean wine, exhibiting impressive levels of quality and balance in the country's distinct terroirs.

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