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Valle Frio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Maule, 2019
This splendid red is a big step up on a simple house Chilean Cabernet. Not just blackcurranty but shows red-berried lift as well. Very supple, fleshy, it shows clean and juicy fruit in harmony. Very enjoyable without food. Now-2023.
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ColourRed
RegionMaule
GrowerValle Frio
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
Vintage2018
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeFRI519
Cabernet Sauvignon
The most prestigious red grape?
Origins
- Bordeaux region, as a natural cross of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc (established 1997 by DNA analysis)
- Was known as Vidure or Petit-Vidure
- Spread throughout left bank of Bordeaux, supplanting white grapes
Characteristics
- Fairly easy to grow: hardy, buds...
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Valle Frio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Maule, 2019
This splendid red is a big step up on a simple house Chilean Cabernet.
Not just blackcurranty but shows red-berried lift as well. Very supple, fleshy, it shows clean and juicy fruit in harmony. Very enjoyable without food. Now-2023.
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