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Reserva Privada

1997 Rapel Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Surazo Reserva Privada is a captivating Cabernet Sauvignon from the esteemed Rapel Valley, showcasing the remarkable characteristics of its vintage, 1997. This delightful red wine presents a full-bodied profile, enveloping the palate with its deep structure and notable tannins that evoke a sense of boldness and complexity. The acidity is bright and lively, adding a refreshing quality that perfectly balances the wine's richness. A pronounced fruit intensity reveals layers of dark fruit flavors, such as blackcurrant and plum, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and earthy undertones. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon demonstrates the ability of the Rapel Valley to produce exceptional wines that delight and impress even the most discerning of palates.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

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

Region:


Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. 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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