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Clos Centenaire

2013 Maule Valley 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenere, 20% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc

The Casadonoso Clos Centenaire from the 2013 vintage is a captivating red wine hailing from the picturesque Maule Valley. This exquisite blend comprises forty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, thirty percent Carmenere, twenty percent Malbec, and ten percent Cabernet Franc. With a full-bodied character, it offers a gorgeous deep ruby hue that teases the eye. The wine boasts a high acidity, creating a lively and bright mouthfeel that dances on the palate. Its fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing luscious notes of blackcurrant and ripe plum, perfectly intertwined with hints of dark chocolate and a subtle spice. The tannins are notable, lending structure and firmness to the wine, while the overall profile is dry, resulting in a harmonious and elegant finish that invites you to savor each sip.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

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, Lamb Chops

Region:


Maule Valley

When it comes to well-balanced reds of great value, Chile's Maule Valley is hard to beat. The southernmost part of Chile's Central Valley, Maule is a large sub-region with many microclimates and soil types. The Maule River and the nearby Pacific Ocean both greatly influence its climate. Maule was one of the first places in Chile planted with grapevines. It is famed today for its 100-year-old Carignan vines and the densely sumptuous wines they produce. More typical, however, are its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy aromatic Carménère and plush Merlot reds. For whites, check out Maule's cheery Sauvignon Blanc and rounded Chardonnay. 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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