Villalobos Carignan Reserve Limited Edition 2018
Chile
Single Price:
£27.00 £21.90
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£25.00 £21.90
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Description
In a nutshell:
A smooth and silky biodynamic Chilean Carignan from a unique wild vineyard in the Colchagua Valley.
The lowdown:
Carignan is a relative rarity in Chile and in addition to that it's unlikely you'll drink a wine originating from as wild a vineyard this. However don't let that put you off, this natural wine, grown and made in a truly artisan manner, is also delicious and refined. It undergoes spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts and is aged for 18 months in old French oak barrels before being bottled unfined and unfltered. It has fresh and vibrant aromas of blackberries and ripe plums followed by flavours of cherries and strawberries. With delicate and soft tannins and an excellent balancing acidity the overall feel is elegant and ripe as it leads to nicely dry and lengthy finish.
The Producer:
At Villalobos organic and biodynamic viticulture is taken to the limit. The vineyards can only be described as wild and the winemaking techniques as natural as you can get. Fortunately, theyre blessed with one of the best climates in which to practice this kind of approach. The vineyard itself, in the Colchagua Valley, wasn't so much planted as discovered by artist and sculptor Enrique Villalobos. The vines, he reckons date back to the 1940s and 50s and grow wild among the native flora. The operation is very much a family affair with Enrique's children Martin, Alejandro and Rolando and their mother Rita Encina all being involved. The winery is at Enrique's workshop nearby. The first wines were produced in 2009 and soon achieved acclaim in their home country. Since then, they've made only minor tweaks to coax the best out of their unique terroir and continue to produce small quantities of delicious and authentic wines.
When to drink:
Lively, fruity and not too heavy this is a very versatile wine to drink by itself or with many different foods; spicy north African cuisine works well as do most most white meats.
Biodynamic
A smooth and silky biodynamic Chilean Carignan from a unique wild vineyard in the Colchagua Valley.
The lowdown:
Carignan is a relative rarity in Chile and in addition to that it's unlikely you'll drink a wine originating from as wild a vineyard this. However don't let that put you off, this natural wine, grown and made in a truly artisan manner, is also delicious and refined. It undergoes spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts and is aged for 18 months in old French oak barrels before being bottled unfined and unfltered. It has fresh and vibrant aromas of blackberries and ripe plums followed by flavours of cherries and strawberries. With delicate and soft tannins and an excellent balancing acidity the overall feel is elegant and ripe as it leads to nicely dry and lengthy finish.
The Producer:
At Villalobos organic and biodynamic viticulture is taken to the limit. The vineyards can only be described as wild and the winemaking techniques as natural as you can get. Fortunately, theyre blessed with one of the best climates in which to practice this kind of approach. The vineyard itself, in the Colchagua Valley, wasn't so much planted as discovered by artist and sculptor Enrique Villalobos. The vines, he reckons date back to the 1940s and 50s and grow wild among the native flora. The operation is very much a family affair with Enrique's children Martin, Alejandro and Rolando and their mother Rita Encina all being involved. The winery is at Enrique's workshop nearby. The first wines were produced in 2009 and soon achieved acclaim in their home country. Since then, they've made only minor tweaks to coax the best out of their unique terroir and continue to produce small quantities of delicious and authentic wines.
When to drink:
Lively, fruity and not too heavy this is a very versatile wine to drink by itself or with many different foods; spicy north African cuisine works well as do most most white meats.
Biodynamic
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Mellow & Rounded Reds |
| Country | Chile |
| Grape Variety | Carignan |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 12% |
| Organic/Biodynamic | Biodynamic |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
| SKU | VI1112RN |
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