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2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

Torbellino

Rapel Valley, Chile

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Plunge into a pool of savory dark fruit and enticing earthiness

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About This Wine


Torbellino

Cabernet Sauvignon

Our savory and earthy red blend comes from a new brand deeply rooted in the history of Chilean terroir. Torbellino, which loosely translates to whirlpool, is inspired by famous 20th-century water wheels that have historically been used to bring water to the Rapel Valley. Today, these nearly 100-year-old wheels still give life to this dry, sun-soaked region. Cabernet Sauvignon is a warmth-loving variety, meaning it feels right at home in the valley's Meditterean climate, allowing rich fruit flavors and robust tannins to ripen. Cool afternoon breezes and cold nighttime temperatures maintain the grape's natural acidity, keeping fresh textures in the final wines. All these elements come together in the bottle, creating wines ready to enjoy now or stow in the cellar for a special occasion. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Torbellino 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Rapel Valley DO, Chile

Wine 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.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Chilean Chicken Stew, BBQ Pork Ribs, Portobello Burgers

Body 4 Acidity 3Sweetness 1Fruit Intensity 2Tannin 3

Tasting Notes


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Our Cabernet greets your nose with a lively mix of coffee bean, cedar and spice aromas. The structured palate presents blackberry, black cherry, dried herb, baking spice and forest floor notes with hints of ripe cassis on a juicy finish.

Awards


Torbellino 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Rapel Valley DO, Chile: Cabernet Sauvignon

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1 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Bronze Medal, 2024 Denver International Wine Competition
Torbellino 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Rapel Valley DO, Chile