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Categories:Chile, Casablanca, 90+, Red Wine
Tags: #winewinesituation, #morande, #casablanca, #casatinta, #loovalle, #chile, #wine, #redwine, #90+
Casatinta is a wine that symbolizes the history of Viña Morandé and its deep connection to the Casablanca Valley. It was here that Pablo Morandé planted the first vines more than 40 years ago, opening a new chapter for Chilean viticulture. This wine embodies that visionary legacy, combining tradition and innovation in a blend that takes Casablanca's red varieties to a new level.
Appellation: D.O. Casablanca – Lo Ovalle Sector.
Region: Casablanca Valley
Grape Varieties: 78% Malbec, 20% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking: Manual harvest in 10 kg boxes; 3–5 days cold maceration; fermentation in open-top oak and cement tanks with 20% whole clusters; gentle punch-downs; total maceration 21–23 days; malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Intense red with violet hues.
Aromas: Floral expression with notes of cherries and fresh red fruits, black fruit, and subtle spices.
Flavors: Elegant and balanced, with good acidity and a fine, complex structure. Shows tension and depth, true to the character of cold-climate reds.
Food Pairing: Perfect with herb-crusted lamb, grilled ribeye, duck breast with cherry sauce, mushroom risotto, or roasted eggplant with spices.
Ratings:
2021 Vintage: 96/100 James Suckling
“Excellent depth, with aromas of minerals, fresh blackberries, blueberries and hints of crushed lavender and mussel shells. Juicy and textured, with a medium body and superfine, mineral-etched tannins coming from the crunchy skins. Linear, with excellent acidity and length. Fermented in concrete tanks, then 12 months in 300-liter barrels, of which 30% were new.”
Casatinta is a wine that symbolizes the history of Viña Morandé and its deep connection to the Casablanca Valley. It was here that Pablo Morandé planted the first vines more than 40 years ago, opening a new chapter for Chilean viticulture. This wine embodies that visionary legacy, combining tradition and innovation in a blend that takes Casablanca's red varieties to a new level.
Appellation: D.O. Casablanca – Lo Ovalle Sector.
Region: Casablanca Valley
Grape Varieties: 78% Malbec, 20% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking: Manual harvest in 10 kg boxes; 3–5 days cold maceration; fermentation in open-top oak and cement tanks with 20% whole clusters; gentle punch-downs; total maceration 21–23 days; malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Intense red with violet hues.
Aromas: Floral expression with notes of cherries and fresh red fruits, black fruit, and subtle spices.
Flavors: Elegant and balanced, with good acidity and a fine, complex structure. Shows tension and depth, true to the character of cold-climate reds.
Food Pairing: Perfect with herb-crusted lamb, grilled ribeye, duck breast with cherry sauce, mushroom risotto, or roasted eggplant with spices.
Ratings:
2021 Vintage: 96/100 James Suckling
“Excellent depth, with aromas of minerals, fresh blackberries, blueberries and hints of crushed lavender and mussel shells. Juicy and textured, with a medium body and superfine, mineral-etched tannins coming from the crunchy skins. Linear, with excellent acidity and length. Fermented in concrete tanks, then 12 months in 300-liter barrels, of which 30% were new.”
Categories:Chile, Casablanca, 90+, Red Wine
Tags: #winewinesituation, #morande, #casablanca, #casatinta, #loovalle, #chile, #wine, #redwine, #90+
