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Kevin's comments: Valle Dorado Merlot has distinctive nose of plums through to a smooth, vanilla palate; very easy drinking in style.
Chateau Tasting Notes
VINA ECHEVERRIA, CURICO VALLEY, CHILE
Vina Echeverria is a long established Chilean family owned and managed Estate, producing high quality wines. Their 75 hectares of vineyards, in one single block, and their state-of-art winery are located on the outskirts of the town of Molina in the Curico Valley, 200Km south of Santiago.
Vina Echeverria only make wine from their estate grown grapes, all of which originate from ungrafted select clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock of Cabernet Sauvignon (48%), Sauvignon Blanc (30%), Chardonnay (20%) and Merlot (2%). High priority is given to care in the vineyards and canopy management to control vegetative growth. Exposure to sunlight and air movement on the leaves are maximised, leading to almost organic viticulture with the minimum use of agrochemical products.
VALLE DORADO MERLOT
Origin: Chile Central Valley Region, Curico Valley Sub region, Molinara Viticultural Area.
Grapes: 100% Merlot.
Soil: Loam and clay with well drained gravely subsoil.
Winemaking: Harvested by hand. Fermented in oak tanks. Extended maceration for additional 10-14 days. 100% malolactic fermentation. Stored in stainless steel tanks for 4 months, it is then aged in bottles for at least 4 months before release.
Serve: At 14-18C with risotto, red meats, white meat or fish with creamy sauces.
Colour: Deep ruby red with violet hues.
Taste: Intense aromas of red fruits especially cherries and strawberries. Balanced in the mouth with mild tannins and a smooth finish on the palate.
Cellaring: Best when young, but will hold nicely for 1-3 years
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