Carignan Truquilemu 2020

Name: Masintin - Carignan Truquilemu - 2020
Brand: South World Wine
Price: 894.0 CZK
Availability: OutOfStock

Masintin

2.682,00 Kč

A Chilean Carignan from Truquilemu that combines freshness, depth of fruit and a tasty structure.

Chile

Vin Red

13.5%

5 to 10 years

100% Carignan

750ml
Set of 3 bottles (75cl)

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From the Masintin vineyard, this Carignan comes from the Truquilemu sector in the Maule Valley, south of Santiago, a historic area in central Chile. The vines are planted in well-drained granite and alluvial soils, in a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot summers and cool nights. This combination promotes slow ripening of the grapes and excellent aromatic concentration, while preserving the varietal's natural freshness. The vineyard is cultivated with meticulous attention to expressing the terroir and achieving the fruit's natural balance.

This wine reveals notes of ripe red and juicy black fruits, along with floral hints, enhanced by touches of sweet spice and a subtle, integrated oak character. The palate is full-bodied, supported by refreshing acidity and firm yet well-integrated tannins that structure the wine without harshness. The texture remains supple and flavorful, with a lingering finish where the nuances of fruit and spice return, along with a discreet minerality, making it equally suitable for pairing with food or enjoying on its own.

Where are we traveling?

Maule Valley

Located approximately 250 kilometers south of Santiago in Chile's central region, the Maule Valley is one of the country's oldest and largest wine regions, with a winemaking tradition dating back to the 16th-century Spanish colonial era. The valley stretches nearly 100 kilometers from east to west, from the foothills of the Andes Mountains to the Pacific coastal range, creating an exceptional diversity of terroirs. The climate varies considerably with distance from the ocean: cool Mediterranean near the coast under the influence of Pacific breezes and the cold Humboldt Current, it gradually becomes warmer and more continental as one approaches the Andes in the east. This climatic transition, combined with variations in altitude between 100 and 300 meters and the diversity of soils ranging from volcanic clays to granitic soils and alluvial deposits, creates a mosaic of microclimates that allow for the cultivation of a wide range of grape varieties. Maule Valley also boasts a unique winemaking heritage with numerous centuries-old vines of traditional varieties such as Carignan and País, making this region a historic terroir producing authentic and diverse wines, from refreshing whites to powerful and structured reds.

The little history of the country

Chile

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.

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