Chateau Los Boldos Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Chateau Los Boldos Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Cachapoal, Central Valley, Chile

Vintage: 2021

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 14.5%

An intense, ruby red colour. On the nose, there are aromas of fresh cassis, cherries and black currants. There are also hints of fresh herbs, coffee, black chocolate and a hint of tobacco. The palate is rounded with soft tannins, vibrant acidity and a long finish.

The vineyard is planted in Requinoa, located within the Cachapoal Andes valley. The climate here is mediterranean, influenced by the Andes Mountains and the Cachapoal river, creating a large diurnal range. The plots used to produce this wine were planted in 2004 with ungrafted plants of the 337 clone, on alluvial soil, derived from the terraces of the Cachapoal river. A combination of clay and silt loam is present in the first 50-70cm of the soil, followed by layers of gravel and sand.

The estate’s first vineyards were planted in 1948 and today Château Los Boldos has 170 hectares of vineyards planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Syrah. The Cachapoal Valley’s Mediterranean climate and high diurnal range, due to the proximity of the Andes mountains, are ideal for growing grapes that retain fresh acidity while achieving optimum ripeness. The nearby Cachapoal River also moderates temperatures, while stony alluvial soils in the vineyard ensure low yields. Château Los Boldos makes wine using fruit exclusively from their own vineyards, therefore retaining control from grape to bottle and ensuring consistently high quality in their wines.

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