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    14
  • Producer ranking ?

    1
  • Decanting time

    4h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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The Story

A tribute to Manso de Velasco, Governor of Chile during the colonial period. A brave, enterprising man, known for his strength on the battlefield, and founder of the city of Curicó, where these vines grow. The Finca Manso de Velsaco estate is exclusively given over to Cabernet Sauvignon, which produces this intense, deep-colored wine. This wine is made using only grapes from vines that are over 115 years old. Its 2006 harvest was chosen as Chile’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon by Descorchados, Patricio Tapia’s wine guide.

Distance from the coast: 85 kilometers.

Soil
The soil has a loamy/sandy texture with a high percentage of different sized pebbles, indicating that surface water once flowed very close by.
It has a moderately acidic pH with low organic matter content, making it soil with low fertility.
In the deep, slightly rocky and sandy soils, the hundred-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon vinestocks produce limited quantities of grapes that show the typical characteristics of the variety.

Climate
The area has a warm, sub-humid climate, with very cold nights, according to its bioclimatic indices. The influence of the Andes can be felt at night, when the temperature drops close to freezing point.

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Dark purple red with violet hue and almost black core. Complex and aromatic nose with distinct blackcurrant aroma, dark berries, elderberries and ripe plums. Vanilla, roasting aroma and hints of dark chocolate. On the palate opulent and flavourful yet elegant with excellent length and great depth, intense but ripe and balanced tannins, ripe fruit and mild spices. A great wine with outstanding potential.
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Origin

Curicó, Central Valley

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