ONA Special Reserve wine collection was created to remember the disappeared ONA culture. The indigenous Fuegians belonged to several tribes including the distinctive Ona (Selk’nam), were the first inhabitants of Tierra del Fuego Island, in the end south of Chilean Patagonia. The Onas (Selk’nams) lived on the inland extensive plain of the big island of Tierra del Fuego, hunting herds of guanaco and endemic birds. They kept away from civilization for as long as any other indigenous ethnic group, maintaining their spirit intact for centuries until its extinction in the early XX century. The ONA Special Reserve range from Viña Anakena rescue that courageous and daring spirit, offering wines in accordance to the characteristics of their origin and elegance, refinement and audacity.
Anakena Ona Syrah
Anakena, ONA, 750 ml
Variety: Syrah
Viña Anakena, Cachapoal Valley
Composition: 100% Syrah
Vintage: 2012
Oenologist: Gavin Taylor
Pairing: This wine is a good companion for grilled lamb chops with bouquet garni (thyme, oregano, bay leaf, basil, parsley) or duck breast in pinot noir reduction dried duck breast, previously seasoned with spices for several days. Serve at 16-18°C (60-68°F).
Tasting notes:
Colour: Rich intense violet colour.
Aromas: Blackberries aromas intermingled with almond and vanilla notes.
Palate: Silky ripe tannins complemented with sweet spices provided from barrel ageing.