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Apaltagua, Gran Verano Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle Central, 2020
Gran Verano is the second label of Viña Apaltagua, using fruit from the family-owned vineyards. This is such a good value Chilean Cabernet, unoaked, and displaying true varietal character and balance: juicy red and blackcurrants, just a... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionCentral Valley
GrowerApaltagua
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
Vintage2020
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodeAPA320
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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Apaltagua, Gran Verano Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle Central, 2020
Gran Verano is the second label of Viña Apaltagua, using fruit from the family-owned vineyards. This is such a good value Chilean Cabernet, unoaked, and displaying true varietal character and balance: juicy red and blackcurrants, just a little hint of that characteristic hint of mint - from the local eucalyptus trees - with an appealing unforced ease. Now-2022
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