At the table with Caballo Loco n° 19 NV
Herb-crusted rack of lamb, roast duck breast, beef fillet with pepper sauce, porcini risotto, aged Comté.
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Caballo Loco n° 19 NVValdivieso
Caballo Loco n° 19 is a Chilean blend from the Valle Central, with no specific appellation. This emblematic cuvée from Valdivieso brings together wines from different vineyards, setting up a dialogue between several terroirs of central Chile in a single bottle.
The grapes are harvested and destemmed by hand, then fermented for 10 days in open vats for gentle extraction. A 21-day post-fermentation maceration completes the process. The cuvée is made following a principle inspired by the solera system: part of each edition is kept back to go into the next blend.
This wine reveals notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, ripe black fruit, violet, garrigue herbs, dark chocolate, cocoa, leather, roasted coffee and sweet spices. The palate is deep, broad and juicy, carried by generous fruit, fine and silky tannins, well-integrated freshness and a long, savoury, spicy finish.
Where are we traveling?
Central ValleyChile
The historical and economic heart of Chilean winegrowing, the Central Valley stretches several hundred kilometres from north to south, from the outskirts of Santiago to south of Talca, and brings together four major sub-regions: Maipo, Rapel, Curicó and Maule. Lying between the Andes to the east and the Coastal Range to the west, it enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, tempered by breezes from the snow-capped peaks and by ocean influences seeping through gaps in the coastal range, with wide day-night temperature swings and intense sunshine. The highly diverse soils combine stony alluvium, gravel, clay, sand and volcanic or granitic material. The region stands out for the breadth of its range: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere and Syrah grow alongside old País and Carignan vines, as well as crisp whites from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
The little history of the country
Chile
It was Hernán Cortés who, from the conquest of Mexico onwards, ordered vines to be planted in 1524. Viticulture gradually spread south from Mexico, reaching Chile in 1555. During the first 3 centuries of colonisation, the only grape grown in Chile was país, a black grape variety lacking in character and very high-yielding. It was not until the mid-19th century that noble varieties were introduced: mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Twenty years later, winemaking was modernised under the impetus of wealthy landowners and French experts left jobless by phylloxera in Europe. Chile stretches 4,300 kilometres from north to south. It is wedged between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, and the plains and glaciers of Patagonia to the south. These natural barriers kept phylloxera out of the country. Although the country is only 160 kilometres wide, it enjoys ideal conditions for growing grape varieties from warm, intermediate or cool regions, so much so that it is often described as a paradise for vine growing. With nearly 300 estates producing bottled wine, Chile ranks between 6th and 8th in the world.
All about Caballo Loco n° 19 NV
At what temperature should Caballo Loco n° 19 NV be served?
Between 15 and 17 °C.
How long can Caballo Loco n° 19 NV be kept?
Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Caballo Loco n° 19 NV?
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Malbec, Carignan, Petit Verdot, Merlot. Origin: Central Valley, Chile. Alcohol: 14.5%.
What to serve with Caballo Loco n° 19 NV?
Caballo Loco n° 19 NV pairs well with lamb, beef, hard cheese and vegetarian dishes. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.