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Reserva

2009 Colchagua Valley 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenère, 10% Petit Verdot

Calcu Reserva 2009 is a captivating red wine that showcases the mastery of the Colchagua Valley, a region known for its exceptional terroir and quality winegrowing. This blend, comprising eighty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, ten percent Carmenère, and ten percent Petit Verdot, exhibits a medium to full-bodied profile that brings warmth and depth to each sip. The wine is delightfully rich with pronounced fruit intensity, featuring notes of blackcurrant and ripe plum, while the subtle hints of green bell pepper and spice from the Carmenère add complexity. With a well-rounded acidity, the wine remains lively and refreshing, perfectly balancing the bold flavors. The tannins are notable yet smooth, providing structure without overwhelming the palate. As a dry wine, Calcu Reserva invites you to indulge in its harmonious blend, making it an excellent companion for grilled meats or hearty stews.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

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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