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2020 Special Selection

Vineyard
Valley: Curicó Valley (Entre Cordilleras)
Soil: Alluvial in origin. Clay loam with the presence of stones at 80 cm. Fertile soils allow the vines to express all their vegetative and fruit potential.
Altitude: 243m above sea level.
Weather: Mediterranean with a long, dry summer season and intense sunlight. Marked DTR (Diurnal Temperature Range, or difference between day and night temperatures), key for assisting the development of flavours.
Annual rainfall: 600mm average during winter, mostly between June and August.

The vineyards at Viña Echeverría are located in the Curicó Valley and the rows are planted in an east-westerly direction to potentiate the sun’s exposure. We work with a model of micro viticulture, which means that each plot, no more than half a hectare, is identified according to its terroir and microclimate and planted, pruned, irrigated and harvested accordingly, resulting in grapes of optimum quality and flavor.

Vintage & Harvest

Blend:

  • 85% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 10% Petit Verdot
  • 5% Cabernet Franc

Harvest:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon: April 05th, 2020
  • Petit Verdot: March 18th, 2020
  • Cabernet Franc March 19th, 2020
  • Hand-picked in 18kg boxes and carried to the estate winery immediately after cutting
  • Carefully selected before processing
Winemaking
Vinification:

  • Fermented in 15,000 to 25,000 litre stainless steel tanks for 7-10 days at 25-28°C controlled temperature with selected and native yeasts (80/20)
  • Extended maceration for additional 3-5 days
  • 100% malolactic fermentation
  • Aged in 225 liter new French oak barrels for 10-12 months

Roberto Echeverría Jr has been the Chief Winemaker at Viña Echeverría since 2001. Inspired by his French heritage, Roberto’s signature style produces wines with a combination of Old World elegance and New World energy. More European viticultural techniques include timely harvesting to avoid over ripeness and therefore good balance and control of alcohol levels. Focus is on French varietals, barrels and yeasts, as well as longer fermentation and aging in barrels and diverse blending.

Tasting Notes
This new winemaker’s proposal from sustainable winery Viña Echeverría combines elegant and classic Cabernet Sauvignon with juicy and flavoursome Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Delightful drinking, this smooth wine, full of ripe fruit flavours from Chile’s fertile sun-drenched soils, is for savouring happy moments.
Food Pairings
Works equally well as an aperitif wine as with food. Its flavorsome fruity style pairs well with charcuterie and grilled meats. Also pasta dishes with meat or tomato sauce, stews and medium curries.
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