Chateau Los Boldos Gran Reserva Carmenere 2023

Chateau Los Boldos Gran Reserva Carmenere

Region: Cachapoal, Central Valley, Chile

Vintage: 2023

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Carmenere

ABV: 14%

This wine is deep red in colour, with violet hints. On the nose there are intense, fruity aromas of blackberries and ripe plum, as well as dark chocolate. The structure is round, with good acidity and a long, persistent finish.

The vineyard is planted in Requinoa, located within the Cachapoal Andes valley. The climate here is mediterranean, influenced by the Andres Mountains and the Cachapoal river, creating a large diurnal range. The single vineyard plots used to produce this wine were planted in 2016 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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