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Rafael Tirado Laberinto Arcillas Pais 2021 750ml

size
750ml
country
Chile
region
Valle Central
appellation
Maule
WA
93
WA
93
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The 2021 Arcillas de Laberinto País comes from regrafted vines planted in 1993 on granite soils at the top of the slope of the property. It fermented with 30% full clusters in old tinajas (30%) and concrete vats (70%) with an 18-day maceration, and it matured with the lees in the fermentation vessels for 10 months. It has 12.9% alcohol, good freshness and mellow acidity and a surprisingly floral and aromatic nose, cool and fresh. It has a very fresh palate and an elegant mouthfeel, fine-boned and with fine tannins but with grip. 3,000 bottles were filled in July 2022. ... More details
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Rafael Tirado Laberinto Arcillas Pais 2021 750ml

SKU 901575
$19.20
/750ml bottle
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WA
93
WA
93
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The 2021 Arcillas de Laberinto País comes from regrafted vines planted in 1993 on granite soils at the top of the slope of the property. It fermented with 30% full clusters in old tinajas (30%) and concrete vats (70%) with an 18-day maceration, and it matured with the lees in the fermentation vessels for 10 months. It has 12.9% alcohol, good freshness and mellow acidity and a surprisingly floral and aromatic nose, cool and fresh. It has a very fresh palate and an elegant mouthfeel, fine-boned and with fine tannins but with grip. 3,000 bottles were filled in July 2022.
Winery
• País. • Hand-harvested from a single estate vineyard planted by Rafa in 1995, located in Colbún DO. • Soil dominated by granite. • 1,800 ft in elevation. • Fermented with indigenous yeasts and a total maceration of 16 days, with 15% stem inclusion. • Aged for 8 months in clay amphora and concrete tanks. • Bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Chile
region
Valle Central
appellation
Maule
Overview
The 2021 Arcillas de Laberinto País comes from regrafted vines planted in 1993 on granite soils at the top of the slope of the property. It fermented with 30% full clusters in old tinajas (30%) and concrete vats (70%) with an 18-day maceration, and it matured with the lees in the fermentation vessels for 10 months. It has 12.9% alcohol, good freshness and mellow acidity and a surprisingly floral and aromatic nose, cool and fresh. It has a very fresh palate and an elegant mouthfeel, fine-boned and with fine tannins but with grip. 3,000 bottles were filled in July 2022.
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Region: Valle Central

Chile is a fascinating country when it comes to wines and viticulture, and by far the most internationally renowned wine region in the country is the Valle Central. This expansive valley is located close to the Chilean capital of Santiago, and stretches between the Maipo Valley and Maule Valley, a long, winding fault through the mountainous regions of the country which is now almost completely covered by vineyards producing wines of exquisite character. The region itself may well be associated with the 'New World' of wines, but in actual fact, vineyards have been cultivated around the Maipo valley since the 16th century, when settlers from Europe brought vines across the ocean with which to make sacramental wines. A wide range of grape varietals thrive in the hot climate of Valle Central, from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines the country is most famous for, to Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenere.
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Country: Chile

When the wealthy new landowners of the 19th century began planting large vineyards in the fertile central valleys of Chile, they must have been impressed at how successful the imported Old World grape varietals took to the land. However, such a fact is hardly surprising; with eight months of blazing sunshine coupled with oceanic winds from the west, and crystal clear spring waters from the Andes irrigating the soil, grapes such as Malbec, Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon were given everything they needed to flourish, and more. As the centuries passed, Chilean wineries continued to expand and experiment, resulting in a wide range of wine production methods and techniques, and consistently producing fine quality wines perfect for the international market. Nowadays, Chile is renowned for producing a wide variety of crisp white wines, and juicy, fruity reds enjoyed around the world for their drinkability and flavorful character, making this country very much one of the 'New World', albeit one with a fascinating link to the Old.
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Chile is a fascinating country when it comes to wines and viticulture, and by far the most internationally renowned wine region in the country is the Valle Central. This expansive valley is located close to the Chilean capital of Santiago, and stretches between the Maipo Valley and Maule Valley, a long, winding fault through the mountainous regions of the country which is now almost completely covered by vineyards producing wines of exquisite character. The region itself may well be associated with the 'New World' of wines, but in actual fact, vineyards have been cultivated around the Maipo valley since the 16th century, when settlers from Europe brought vines across the ocean with which to make sacramental wines. A wide range of grape varietals thrive in the hot climate of Valle Central, from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines the country is most famous for, to Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenere.
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