CaliterraPétreo Malbec 2018

Name: Pétreo Malbec
Brand: Caliterra
SKU: VIN-010565
Price: 14.9 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 10565

£14.90 inc VAT

Red Wine from
Colchagua Valley, Chile

Country: Chile

Region: Colchagua Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Caliterra

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Rodrigo Zamorano

Grape: Malbec

Grape: 100% Malbec

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Country: Chile

Region: Colchagua Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Caliterra

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Rodrigo Zamorano

Grape: Malbec

Grape: 100% Malbec

Product Notes

Caliterra Pétreo Malbec is an exceptional red wine produced in the Colchagua Valley of Chile. This wine is exceptional because of its bold and rich flavors. The wine has a deep, intense aroma, dominated by black fruit, such as blackberries, blueberries, and plums, with hints of spice and vanilla. The flavor is intense and complex, with a perfect balance of the fruit, oak, and tannins. The finish is smooth, leaving a pleasant aftertaste in the mouth. This wine pairs well with red meats, cheeses, and any spicy dishes. Caliterra Pétreo Malbec is a must-try for any wine lover looking for high-quality wine with rich and bold flavors.

Tasting Notes

This special Malbec, which comes from a unique terroir, is both complex and elegant right from the start. It shows several layers on the nose, with floral and spicy notes opening up its intriguing bouquet, followed by fresh aromas of forest fruits, such as myrtles and pomegranate. In the end, an underlying mineral quality emerges, reminding us of the stony origin of its terroir, as well as herbaceous and spicy touches of tarragon and black pepper. Very juicy, lively and fruity on the palate, with medium and deep structure. The unique texture of its tannins allows the wine to be both elegant and fresh, revealing its personality while tasting it.

About the Winery

You might find only a handful of companies that may produce modern wines rooted in their rich heritage. The Chilean wine label of Caliterra is one of them. The Mondavi Family, one of the popular names in the American wine industry, and the Chilean wine company Errazuriz, joined together to create the Caliterra Wines in 1996.

Since then, the company has been making high-quality wines that blend modern techniques and the rich heritage of the place of its origin – the Colchagua Valley. This particular valley is known for its excellent climate, location and diverse soil conditions. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate prevailing here, this region experiences cold nights suitable for producing high-quality red varietals.

The Caliterra Vineyard, located right in the middle of the Colchagua Valley, stretches to around 1000 hectares, out of which 75% remains active even today. The vineyard is well-protected by Lake Rapel, Apalta Valley, Santiago and the Pacific Ocean on its boundaries. The vines are grown at reasonable altitudes with continuous exposure to the sun and gentle breezes. Thanks to these conditions, the grapes grown on these vineyards are balanced, structured and full-bodied.

The first-ever vines were planted here in 1997. During that year, 210 hectares of vineyards were used for planting Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah, Malbec and Viognier vines. In 2005, 32 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carmenere vines were added to the Caliterra vineyards. A bevy of sustainable viticultural activities is currently going on in these vineyards to ensure utmost protection to the environment.

Minimal use of nitrogen fertilisers, reduced use of herbicides, eco-friendly products and programs, reduced energy usage, etc., are some examples of these sustainable techniques followed at the vineyards. In 2017, Vina Caliterra became the first winery in Chile to get the CarboNZero certification, because it had cultivated its own forests in the huge expanses of farms.

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