Description
VIK
Winery: Viña Vik
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Carmenere
Region: Cachapoal Valley, Rapek Valley, Chile
Alcohol Content: 14%
Viticultural details:
- Soil: Deep, porous decomposed granitic soil with good drainage.
- Climate: Temperate Mediterranean climate with a marine influence which moderates maximum temperatures.
- Aging: 1 month in used French oak barrels (11% of the wine).
Food Pairing: Smoked salmon, fresh pappardelle, lobster, paella.
Description: Harvested in early March, the fruit is lush and bright with focused acidity. To preserve aromatics the wine is 100% whole cluster pressed then undergoes a long, cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Energetic and elegant, La Piu Belle 2019 is fruit-forward with a dry finish. Cabernet Sauvignon gives the nose ripe red berries and round tannins on the mid-palate. Cabernet Franc adds accents of graphite and floral scents of lavender and violet. Blended they present notes of summer stone fruit, apricots, and passion fruit with a surprising hint of citrus on the finish.