Vontade Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

This wine originates from the Maipo Valley , specifically the "Andes" sub-region of Maipo, located near the Andes Mountains. This " Vontade " Cabernet Sauvignon comes from vineyards situated on the slopes of the Andes, at an altitude of over 600 meters, planted in well-drained soils composed of clay and gravel, benefiting from cool nights and sunny days. The Mediterranean climate, with its significant temperature variations, allows for slow ripening, giving the grapes phenolic maturity without loss of freshness, and promoting the expression of intense fruit and a distinctive terroir.

The grapes are harvested by hand with rigorous sorting of the bunches, then the wine begins its fermentation in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts. Aging then takes place for 16 months in used oak barrels (500 to 3,000 liters). At the end of this process, the batches are blended before bottling.

This wine reveals notes of blackcurrant , morello cherry , plum , raspberry, pepper, blond tobacco, violet, clove , and sweet spices . On the palate, it asserts itself with a full and velvety texture, supported by fine, well-integrated tannins, a lively acidity that adds vibrancy, and a persistent, elegant finish.

It was Hernán Cortés who ordered, upon the conquest of Mexico, the cultivation of vines in 1524. It gradually extended from Mexico southwards to reach Chile in 1555. During the first 3 centuries of colonization, there was no Cultivated in Chile as país, a black grape variety without character and very productive. It was not until the middle of the 19th century that noble varieties were introduced: mainly cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Twenty years later, winemaking was modernized under the leadership of wealthy owners and French experts who were forced into unemployment by phylloxera in Europe. Chile stretches 4,300 kilometers from north to south. It is wedged between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, 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 has ideal conditions for growing warm, intermediate and cool grape varieties, so much so that it is often described as a paradise for growing grapes. With nearly 300 properties producing bottled wines, Chile fluctuates between 6th and 8th place in the world.