Ralí

2020 Maule Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The Ralí 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon from Maule Valley, Chile, embodies a medium-bodied red wine with a balanced acidity that accentuates its moderate fruit intensity. The tannins in this wine add structure and depth to each sip, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that represent the unique terroir of the Maule Valley.

Tasting notes:

Described as "the holidays in a bottle." On the nose, aromas of dried herbs are first to welcome you before fading to reveal warm nutmeg, clove, and cardamon notes. Soft tannins and modest acidity create a plush palate featuring dark fruit and blackberry notes.

Blackberry

Dried Herbs

Cloves

Flavor profile:

AcidityMild

LowPronounced

BodyMedium

Very LightFull

SweetnessDry

Bone DrySweet

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

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.

Awards:

Best in Show, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
93 points, 2024 Sommelier Challenge Awards
93 Points, 2020 London Wine Competition
92 Points, 2022 International Women's Wine Competition
91 Points, 2024 International Eastern Wine Competition
90 Points, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
90 Points, 2020 Sommelier Choice Awards
Gold Medal, 2024 Sommelier Challenge Awards
Gold Medal 2024, International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 International Women's Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
Gold Medal, 2020 Sommelier Choice Awards
Gold Medal, 2020 Denver International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2020 London Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2024 Las Vegas Global Wine Awards
Silver Medal, 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
Silver Medal, 2020 Sommelier Choice Awards
Silver Medal, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2018 Harvest Challenge

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