Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon

Errazuriz’s philosophy is best expressed by Don Maximiano who said, “From the best land, the best wine.” Vina Errazuriz believe in the concept of ‘terroir’ and strive to produce the finest wines by controlling every stage of the winemaking process, from grape growing in the Aconcagua and Casablanca valleys, to winemaking with the most natural techniques. An emphasis is placed on the delicate handling of the wines, with the aim of producing wines with elegance and complexity.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Tintorera, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

85.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5.7% Tintorera, 5.1% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1.9% Malbec.

The grapes for Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced primarily from our Max vineyards in the Aconcagua Valley. Located in the interior of the valley, the vineyard soils have a predominantly silty texture and are of colluvial origin. The special conditions of nutrition and drainage of the diverse soils help control plant vigour, producing balanced fruit loads with small bunches and berries.

The grapes were handpicked early in the morning and inspected on a double selection table, crushed, and deposited into stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Total maceration ranged from 8 to 28 days. The wine was aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, 35% of which were new.

Beautiful and bright ruby red colour of medium intensity. The nose displays aromas of ripe red and black fruits, framed by clove and a soft coffee note. The palate offers a dominant note of cassis along with cherry and fresh blueberries, plus a hint that remind of cherry tart. It has a medium structure with fine-grained tannins that provide great support, finishing with great persistence.

Ideal with portobello mushrooms with garlic butter.