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Don Ercilla 2019 Merlot – Cabernet – Carménère Maule Valley DO, Chile

2019 Maule Valley 50% Merlot – 40% Cabernet Sauvignon – 10% Carménère

The Don Ercilla 2019 blend from Maule Valley DO, Chile, is a vibrant red wine that strikes a perfect balance between body, acidity, fruit intensity, and tannins. Comprised of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Carménère, this wine showcases a medium to full body that envelops the palate with a rich and luscious texture. The acidity adds a refreshing touch, elevating the fruit-forward profile of the wine. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering a delightful mix of flavors that linger with each sip. The tannins are notable yet smooth, providing structure and depth to the overall tasting experience. The 2019 vintage of Don Ercilla embodies the essence of Maule Valley, delivering a well-rounded and harmonious red blend.

Tasting notes:


Plush, full-bodied, and fruit-forward. Serious but approachable, dark fruit flavors of black plum and black cherry jump out and are complemented by a touch of savory tapenade. Polished tannins add depth and complexity to every sip.

Plum

Plum

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Valle Central
Valle Central

The expansive, warm flatlands of Chile's Valle Central are home to most of the country's vineyards. This long stretch of land from Santiago to Itata Valley is divided into four sub-regions, each with its own climate and reputation. There is Maipo Valley with its minty Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley with its spicy Carménère and the Curicó and Maule Valleys, famous for concentrated Carignan made from old vines. Throughout the valley—which is prized for its rich, volcanic soils—the hot days and cool nights result in ripe, well-balanced grapes. Some of the most common Valle Central wines are fruit-forward reds made from plummy Merlot and pear-flavored whites crafted from Chardonnay.

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