Los Vascos (Rothschild)
Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Colchagua Valley (Chile) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Description
Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic grape of Los Vascos’ vineyard and is the variety on which the estate has built its reputation. The common feature of all the vintages is ripe fruit, fresh aromas, and a supple, full-bodied structure.
Awards
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2022
90/100
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Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1981
- Hectares: 560
The pioneer ambition of DBR in Chile is the result of extensive research on the potential of local wines. Many properties were visited and many wines tasted before choosing Los Vascos because of its location near the ocean and its fabulous soil. Along with ideal weather conditions, Los Vascos benefits from intense exposure to the sun, adequate water sources, semi-arid soils, and little risk of frost. At 130 metres average elevation and just 40 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean, the microclimate of Viña Los Vascos has the perfect formula for producing fine wines.
Gilbert Rokvam, Château Lafite Rothschild Technical Director from 1983 to 1994, directed vineyard restructuring and a replanting program. Water sources are secured through drillings, and a weather monitoring station was installed in the vineyards. The bodega was enlarged and modernized through several steps, in order to provide for new requirements in winemaking and in ageing (stainless steel tanks, pneumatic presses and barrel chais). Work in the vineyard and in the cellar was also conducted to enhance quality, and new local management was implemented under the supervision of Claudio Naranjo. Los Vascos now features a 560-ha vineyard in the heart of a 3,600-ha hacienda. It is one of the country’s largest single vineyards. Read more
| Name | Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Colchagua Valley |
| Vendor | Los Vascos (Rothschild) |
| Climate | The year was characterized by a shortage of rain (533 mm, or 58% of the normal average rainfall). Irrigation was therefore necessary at the end of the winter in order to compensate for these conditions. The season then continued with optimal weather, irrigation was maintained in the usual proportions and the moderate temperatures, which were in line with seasonal averages, favoured concentration and expression of the fruit during the ripening period. |
| Harvest | The harvests took place in excellent weather, between 30 March and 31 May. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
