Caliterra Pétreo Malbec 2016
Caliterra's Pétreo wines refer to the clay and sedimentary schists found in this premium hillside vineyard plot. Only Carménère and Malbec vines are planted in these unique soils. The Pétreo Malbec was originally produced to commemorate Caliterra's 20th Anniversary in 2016, and the resulting wine is a wonderful showcase of what Caliterra does so well with the Malbec grape. Fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and French oak the wine is matured for 18 months in barrels (45%) of second and third use and 55% in clay amphoras. This special red wine, sourced from a unique terroir, is both complex and elegant right from the start. It shows several layers on the nose, with floral and spicy notes opening up its intriguing bouquet, followed by fresh aromas of forest fruits, such as myrtles and pomegranate. In the end, an underlying mineral quality emerges, reminding us of the stony origin of its terroir, as well as herbaceous and spicy touches of tarragon and black pepper. Very juicy, lively and fruity on the palate, with medium and deep structure. The unique texture of its tannins allows the wine to be both elegant and fresh, revealing its personality while tasting it.
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The Producer Caliterra | Colchagua Valley
Caliterra was established in 1996 as a joint venture between the families of Robert Mondavi and Viña Errazuriz. In January 2004 Viña Errazuriz became the sole owners of Caliterra, at the heart of which is the impressive 1000ha Caliterra Estate.
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Caliterra Pétreo Carménère 2018
Caliterra Edición Limitada 'A' 2016
Caliterra Edición Limitada 'B' 2017
Caliterra Edición Limitada 'M' 2016
Caliterra Pétreo Malbec 2016
The Region Chile | Central Valley
Chile's Central Valley viticultural region is the oldest, most traditional and internationally renowned wine region, due predominately to its proximity to the national capital of Santiago. It is located directly across the Andes from one of Argentina's most famous wine regions, Mendoza. Within...
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The Primary Grape Malbec
Malbec is a black grape variety that is traditionally used in Bordeaux blends to provide both colour and tannin to the wine. It is also grown in the Loire, South-West France, where it was responsible for the ‘black-wine of Cahors’ and many other Mediterranean wine regions....