Concha y Toro, Serie Riberas, Gran Reserva, Malbec

Concha y Toro,  Serie Riberas, Gran Reserva, Malbec, 750 ml
Variety: Malbec
Viña Concha y Toro, Colchagua Valley
Composition: 90% Malbec and 10% Syrah
Vintage: 2014
Oenologist: Marcio Ramírez

Aging: 13 months in Gamba and Garbellotto 5000-liter foudres.

Pairing:  A brilliant wine, constant and precise in its character, perfect to pair with roasted red meats or game; mushroom and truffle risotto; stir-fried pork and vegetables with a touch of spicy sweet-and-sour sauce. Serve at 16-18°C (60-68°F).

Tasting notes:

Colour: Deep intense purple colour.

Aromas: The nose presents aromas of black fruits, blueberries, plums, and chocolate.

Palate: The palate is concentrated, with soft, sweet tannins and black fruit flavours. Good structure and density.

Reference value – Case of 9 litres – equivalent to 12 bottles of  750 cc.

Free on board (FOB) at Valparaíso docks, from (USD) US$ 80 to US$ 120.-

Category:

Gran Reserva Serie Riberas is a special selection of Gran Reserva wines coming from vineyards located close to different river basins. This translates into unique, distinctive fresher wines.

Origin

The Palo Santo Vineyard is located in Marchigüe, within the Colchagua Valley, on the south banks of the Tinguiririca River. The Palo Santo Vineyard is located 180 m above sea level and extends along the hills and terraces near the banks of the Tinguiririca River. The vines are from a pre-phylloxera field selection and are vertically positioned.

Soil & climate

Soils are of colluvial origin, with gentle slopes of granitic origin as well as terraces formed by materials deposited by the Tinguiririca River. The climate is a Mediterranean one, with an extended dry season. The temperatures are moderated by the influence of the Tinguiririca River and coastal breezes which blow east from the cold Humboldt Current.

Aging: 13 months in Gamba and Garbellotto 5000-liter foudres.