Deep, ruby red color with purple hues in the glass. The wine welcomes you with aromas of cherry and strawberry and tones of sweet spices, caramel and vanilla. On the tongue, the wine is closely matched to the impressions perceived in the nose, with notes of cloves and vanilla, accompanied by small touches of cake, plums and cherry tart. A fresh, pleasant and juicy wine with good acidity, sweet tannins and a pleasant mouthfeel.
The grapes were hand-picked early in the morning and then taken to the vineyard where they were de-stemmed, crushed and poured into stainless steel tanks. Depending on the development of each parcel, the total maceration lasted between 10 and 25 days. 70% of the wine was aged in barrels for six months to achieve rounder tannins.
Enjoy with:
Grilled and fried red meat
Pizza/pasta
Stews/Stews
Ripe strong cheeses
Enjoy it with red meat, grilled meat and stews
The estate wines are a tribute to the Errazuriz estate, which has been home to Viña Errázuriz for six generations. These Reserva wines are a fine reflection of the individual grape, which, combined with a six-month aging in French oak barrels, makes them stand out for their freshness, fruit and balance. The grapes come from selected vineyards that grow in the Aconcagua and Maipo valleys. The vineyards of the Aconcagua Valley are close to the Pacific coast and have a Mediterranean climate. The valley has moderately warm summer days and a fresh evening breeze, which allows the development of intense colors and a ripe flavor and aroma. The Maipo Valley also has a Mediterranean climate with a fresh morning breeze blowing in from the Andes. The mountains and the moderate daytime temperatures allow the grapes to reach perfect maturity and retain their acidity and freshness.
About Viña Errazuriz
It was the famous Don Maximiano Errázuriz who founded Viña Errázuriz in 1870. With great visions for the future and his innovative ideas, he planted the first French grape varieties in the Aconcagua Valley. In addition to the great vinous involvement, Errázuriz was also a politician and diplomat. He was born in Santiago in 1832, into a family of Basque origin that came to Chile in 1735. Since then, two members of the family have been presidents, two have been archbishops of Santiago and others have been diplomats, writers and businessmen who have contributed to the development of Chile. His great work was handed down to future generations in the family, and in just over a century his descendants consolidated the winery and placed their wines among the absolute best in the entire continent of South America. Today, Viña Errazuriz is therefore world famous for wines of very high quality.
Environmentally conscious world class
Viña Errazuriz is environmentally aware and future-oriented. In 2008, it was the first Chilean winery to introduce lightweight bottles to reduce CO2 emissions during both production and transport. Errazuriz also practices sustainable wine production, and the fields are cultivated organically as much as possible. The crowning achievement is – so far – the inauguration in 2010 of the new sustainable winery, Don Maximiano Icon Winery, in the Aconcagua Valley, as well as the official approval in 2011 as a sustainable company.
Roughly speaking, Errazuriz divides its wines into four categories
Estate Reserva: The basis of the house, where the quality is already far ahead of other Chilean wine houses’ “luxury editions”.
Reserva: From specially selected fields. A further development of the Estate Reserva wines, often with slightly longer/intense barrel ageing. Including i.a. the popular Max Reserva series.
Specialties: E.g. Single Vineyard, Wild Fermented, Organic and Late Harvest
Icon wines: Like Viñedo Chadwick, Seña, Founder’s Reserve and KAI. Belongs not only to the Chilean wine elite, but also to the world elite.
