Errazuriz Estate Merlot is a classic and elegant wine from the Aconcagua Valley region of Chile. Made from a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this wine boasts a deep red color with a complex aroma of ripe fruit and spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-rounded with flavors of blackberry, cherry, and plum, with hints of vanilla and chocolate. It has a nice balance of acidity and tannins, and finishes with a long and smooth aftertaste. This wine is perfect to pair with red meats, hearty stews, or hard cheeses. It is an excellent choice for any occasion.

Tasting Notes

Errazuriz have long helped define the style for Chilean Merlot. Generous and richly fruity with succulent blueberry and plum characters, together with delicate savoury notes of coffee, chocolate and toasty oak. Extremely stylish and easy drinking.

About the Winery

When you make a list of some of the best Chilean wines, Errazuriz is sure to feature in it. Founded in 1870, this wine label has been making wines that are true to the terroir found in the place of its origin – Aconcagua Valley in Chile. Don Maximiano Errazuriz, the founder of this label planted the first French vines in this region to make innovative and stylish Chilean wines. Today, his descendants have made Errazuriz one of the most sought-after Chilean wines.

The Errazuriz Winery, constructed in 1870, is an architectural marvel, in itself. It took around 14 years to complete this winery construction because it made use of some of the most advanced engineering technologies of that time. The underground cellars have some unique features like brick walls. The mortar for the walls was made using a paste of egg whites and sand. More than a century later, the winery still stands strong and is in use today. Massive barrels are used to store the wine here at a temperature of 12 to 14 degrees Celsius at all times.

In 2009, the company set up a new winery, Don Maximiano Icon Winery, to house some of its highest quality of wines. The winery is known for its completely submerged body and its spiral shape. Thanks to the spiral shape, the fruits and juices move to the next stages with the help of natural gravity here. Another interesting fact about this new winery is that it is completely safe for the environment as it uses geothermal and solar energies for its temperature and light settings.

This place boasts a maximum production capacity of 347,000litres. The bleached concrete construction is a sight to behold, indeed! This winery's inauguration happened in 2010, with over 100 guests in attendance, and these included press and wine connoisseurs worldwide.

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