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Canto De Apalta

2011 Rapel Valley Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot

Lapostolle Direct Canto De Apalta 2011 is a truly captivating red wine hailing from the renowned Rapel Valley. This alluring blend features Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot, showcasing the region's ability to produce complex and refined offerings. The wine presents a deep ruby hue, inviting you in with its richness. On the nose, a bouquet of dark fruits such as blackcurrants and plums mingles with enticing hints of spice and tobacco, creating an aromatic experience that is both inviting and sophisticated. The palate is medium-bodied, exhibiting a harmonious balance of bright acidity and structured tannins, which lend a delightful mouthfeel to each sip. The fruit intensity stands out, offering an elegant expression of the grape varieties while maintaining an overall profile that is dry yet approachable, making this wine an excellent choice for food pairings or enjoying on its own. Lapostolle’s craftsmanship shines through with this vintage, exemplifying the potential of the Rapel Valley in creating outstanding wines.

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:


Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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