Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

WINEMAKER
Marcelo Papa, winemaker of Marques de Casa Concha and Technical Director of Viña Concha y Toro, has been widely highlighted as one of the most influential figures in the national wine scene, being chosen as “winemaker of the year” in 2019 by the prestigious English critic, Tim Atkin.

VINEYARD
Both vineyards are located close to the foothills of the Andes Mountains –Puente Alto 650 msnm and Pirque 570 msnm-, and have alluvial soils that are poor in nutrients, rocky, and highly permeable due to the abundance of gravel in the subsoil.

VINIFICATION
The grapes were destemmed and gently dropped into closed stainless steel tanks for fermentation, which lasted 8 days at 26ºC.

AGING
16 months in French oak barrels, and in 5,000-liter foudre.

AGING POTENTIAL
Drink now or cellar until 2025.

TASTING NOTES
Deep red with lush cherry, black currant, and blackberry aromas with a touch of tar and smoke. The highly concentrated flavors are framed by firm tannins. The texture is smooth—almost silky—and masks the firm tannic structure that lies below and only appears on the lingering finish.

FOOD PAIRING
Grilled, roasted, or stewed red meats and game with intense and slightly acidic sauces (tomato or wine) or with herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Perfect with most cheeses.

AWARD-WINNING

‚úì 93 Points: Wine Enthusiast (Vintage: 2017)

‚úì 92 Points: Falstaff Magazin (Vintage 2017)

‚úì 90 Points: Tim Atkin (Vintage 2017)

‚úì 93 Points: James Suckling (Vintage: 2016)

‚úì 93 Points: Descorchados 2019 (Vintage: 2016)

‚úì 90 Points: Tim Atkin (Vintage: 2016)

‚úì Gold Medal & Peumo Carmenere Trophy: Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2016 (Vintage: 2015)

‚úì 93 Points: Wine Spectator 2014 (Vintage: 2011)

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