Romelio 2020

Located in the Maipo Valley, at the foot of the Andes Mountains, the Reta estate benefits from a Mediterranean climate tempered by the altitude and cool breezes from the mountains. The vines for the Romelio cuvée are planted in alluvial and colluvial soils, a blend of gravel, sand, and clay, which ensure good drainage and promote a slow and even ripening of the grapes. This geographical origin gives the wine a balanced structure, a beautiful natural freshness, and a precise expression of the Andean terroir.

This wine reveals notes of ripe black fruit , crisp red fruit , and juicy plum , enhanced by spicy touches of pepper and clove , as well as delicate floral accents. Toasty and vanilla nuances from barrel aging complete the bouquet. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and supple, supported by fine tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish that leaves an impression of freshness and harmony.

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.