Tierra Alta Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Name: De Martino - Tierra Alta Cabernet Sauvignon - 2019
Brand: Boutinot
Price: 11.5 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

DE MARTINO

11,50 €

An expressive Cabernet Sauvignon with assertive varietal character

Chile

Vin Red

14%

1-5 years

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml
Box of 6 bottles (75cl)

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The vineyard is in the heart of the great central valley of Chile: the Colchagua Valley . It is one of the favorite sites for the production of red wines and many large wineries have set up there. The climate is warm, Mediterranean and particularly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon . A short cold fermentation preserves the aromas and a maceration of just a few days extracts its color without exacerbating the tannins. The choice was made not to age the wine in wood but, on the contrary, to bottle it early to take advantage of its youth and fruity potential. The wine is intense and expresses notes of blackcurrant , wild blueberries , black cherry , coffee , smoked grass , green pepper , blue flowers and small red fruits . The palate is round with melted tannins and a fresh and tasty finish.

Where are we traveling?

Central Valley The Central Valley (El Valle Central) of Chile is one of the most important wine-growing regions in South America in terms of volume but also in terms of distance. It extends from the Maipo Valley (just south of Santiago) to the southern end of the Maule Valley. This distance of almost 400 km covers several types of climate and in this vast region we find a wide variety of styles and qualities of wine, coming from many different terroirs. Colchagua Valley Located in the Central Valley in central Chile, the Colchagua Valley is particularly renowned for its red grape varieties. The Colchagua Valley, a word meaning "place of small lakes", was the southern limit of the Inca Empire and later became the place chosen by the families of the Chilean oligarchy to build grand mansions, some of which still stand standing. Colchagua is one of the transverse valleys of the Central Valley of Chile, whose lands are washed by the waters of the Tinguiririca River, and renowned for the excellent quality of the soil. It has a perfect microclimate for growing grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes up a significant portion of the valley's entire vineyards, as well as Europe's famous lost grape variety, Carmenere, which produces unique wines in the world. Among the region's red wines, Syrah also stands out.

The little history of the country

Chile

It was Hernán Cortés who ordered, upon the conquest of Mexico, the cultivation of vines in 1524. It gradually extended from Mexico southwards to reach Chile in 1555. During the first 3 centuries of colonization, there was no Cultivated in Chile as país, a black grape variety without character and very productive. It was not until the middle of the 19th century that noble varieties were introduced: mainly cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Twenty years later, winemaking was modernized under the leadership of wealthy owners and French experts who were forced into unemployment by phylloxera in Europe. Chile stretches 4,300 kilometers from north to south. It is wedged between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, the Patagonian plains and glaciers to the south. These natural barriers prevented phylloxera from entering the country. Although the country is only 160 kilometers wide, it has ideal conditions for growing warm, intermediate and cool grape varieties, so much so that it is often described as a paradise for growing grapes. With nearly 300 properties producing bottled wines, Chile fluctuates between 6th and 8th place in the world.