Estate Reserva Malbec Rosé 2024

In the heart of Chile's Colchagua Valley, the Viu Manent estate cultivates the vines for this rosé on plots benefiting from a Mediterranean climate tempered by the cool influence of the Pacific Ocean. The vineyards, planted on well-drained alluvial and colluvial soils, combine gravel, sand, and clay, providing ideal conditions for the Malbec grapes to ripen. The significant temperature variations between day and night help preserve aromatic freshness, while Andean breezes help keep the grapes healthy until harvest.

The Malbec grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and then gently pressed to obtain a clear juice. This juice then undergoes alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve the aromatic freshness and fruity profile of the rosé. Aging takes place in stainless steel tanks on fine lees for a short period before bottling, without oak aging, to maintain the purity of the fruit, the vibrancy, and the finesse of the Estate Reserva Malbec Rosé.

This wine reveals notes of fresh red fruits such as strawberry and raspberry , complemented by citrus touches and delicate floral accents. Subtle mineral nuances further enhance the impression of purity and precision. On the palate, the texture is supple and light , supported by a lively acidity that provides tension and drinkability, with a fresh and thirst-quenching finish that leaves a lingering aromatic aftertaste focused on fruit.

It was Hernán Cortés who ordered the cultivation of vines upon the conquest of Mexico in 1524. It gradually spread from Mexico southward, reaching Chile in 1555. During the first three centuries of colonization, only país, a characterless and very productive black grape variety, was cultivated in Chile. It was not until the mid-19th century that noble varieties were introduced: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, mainly. Twenty years later, winemaking was modernized under the impetus of wealthy landowners and French experts who had been forced out of work by phylloxera in Europe. Chile stretches 4,300 kilometers from north to south. It is sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, and the Patagonian plains and glaciers to the south. These natural barriers prevented phylloxera from entering the country. Although the country is only 160 kilometers wide, it enjoys ideal conditions for growing grape varieties from warm, intermediate, and cool regions, so much so that it is often described as a vineyard paradise. With nearly 300 estates producing bottled wines, Chile ranks between 6th and 8th in the world.