This wine was mountain grown near San Juan de Pirque in the Maipo valley and farmed with traditional methods. It was allowed to ferment naturally in open-top fermenters, outside of a little help through cold harvest nights with hot water bottles. Caps were punched down by hand and pressing was strictly manual. The wine was barrelled in neutral oak (three or more uses) over two winters.
Lot #37 Cabernet Sauvignon from Alto Maipo is a fruity and fragrant version of Cabernet Sauvignon, with aromas of red fruit, blood and a special citric freshness. The palate is medium-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins, sweet fruit and fresh flavors followed by bitter orange notes that are quite unusual but pleasant. It develops a note of ripe peaches with time in the glass. Amazing. Drink now-2017. – Luis Gutierrez WA # 213 – June 2014
