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Grail

2007 Colchagua Valley Carmenère

The Apaltagua Grail is a magnificent red wine crafted from the Carmenère varietal, showcasing the exceptional terroir of the Colchagua Valley. This vintage, released in 2007, reveals a full-bodied character that delights the senses with its remarkable depth and complexity. The wine boasts a high acidity that invigorates the palate, providing a bright and lively mouthfeel. Rich in fruit intensity, it offers prominent notes of dark berries and plums, beautifully complemented by subtle hints of chocolate and spice. The tannins are notably structured, adding an elegant firmness to the overall profile, while the dryness is perfectly balanced, making this wine a versatile choice for food pairings or enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Chocolate

Chocolate

Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

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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