Blocks 181 and 185 in the Ninquén vineyard in Colchagua Valley, between Chile’s Coastal Range and the Andes. Soil here is rich in clay, strewn with rocks and stones. 7-year-old vines trellised using vertical shoot positioning.

Wine maker notes

Grapes are handpicked at the end of April and subjected toa cold soak over 4 days. Whole berries are fermented on the skins and remain in contact with the skins for 26 days. The wine is aged 18 months in new French oak barrels before bottling.

Technical notes

14.2% abv

Food pairing

Complements red meats, poultry and hard cheeses.