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Vicino

2012 San Antonio Valley Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon

The 12ec Vicino is a remarkable red blend hailing from the esteemed San Antonio Valley, crafted from a harmonious trio of varietals: Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. This elegant wine showcases a medium-bodied structure, presenting a delightful interplay of ripe dark fruit flavors, which are complemented by subtle undertones of spice and earthy nuances. The well-balanced acidity adds brightness, enhancing the overall drinkability and making it a perfect companion for a variety of dishes. It also features refined tannins that provide a smooth mouthfeel, allowing for a graceful evolution on the palate. Richly expressive, the wine offers a fruit-forward experience that entices the senses without overwhelming the palate, making it both approachable and enjoyable for wine lovers.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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

Pairs well with:


Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

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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