Vina Tarapaca Gran Reserva Organic Red Blend 2020
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Intense and shiny red with violet hues. Intense, fresh and fruity on the nose, revealing red fruit aromas like red cherries and strawberries, with upfront spicy notes like pepper, nutmeg and dill and hints of vanilla, liqueur-flavored chocolates and coconut. The mouth opens really well and is juicy, medium-bodied, well-balanced and very long. The tannins are pronounced and ripe, giving good structure to the wine, while the acidity contributes freshness and tension. It reveals flavors of red cherries , dark chocolate and pepper. A long and very pleasant finish.
Blend: 71% Carmenere, 19% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvigno
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Attractive aromas of ripe blackberries and black cherries with hints of tobacco, walnuts and spices. Medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins and bright acidity. Luscious and juicy with a polished texture and a long, flavorful finish.
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Since Viña Tarapacá was founded in 1874 by Don Francisco de Rojas y Salamanca at the foothills of the Andes mountain range, it has crafted elegant, quality wines, becoming one of the most traditional and historical Chilean wineries, as well as a benchmark for viticulture in Chile and over 50 countries.
Viña Tarapacá has achieved important and consistent acknowledgements since 1876 due to its winemaking heritage and experience in pursuit of quality and excellence.
Being part of VSPT Wine Group, it has a strong sense of environmental friendliness, adhering to the highest international quality standards and certifications. VSPT became Green Company of the Year in the 2016 Green Awards -the competition’s maximum prize- as well as being recognized as leader in Renewable Energy Implementation, thanks to its firm commitment to sustainability.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
The Maipo Valley is Chile’s most famous wine region. Set in the country’s Central Valley, it is warm and quite dry, often necessitating the use of irrigation. Alluvial soils predominate but are supplemented with loam and clay.
The climate in Maipo is best-suited for ripe, full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon (the region’s most widely planted grape), Merlot, Syrah and Carmenère, a Bordeaux variety that has found a successful home in Chile.
White wines are also produced with great prosperity, especially near the cooler coast, include Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.