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Chilean Red Wines
Chile is probably the biggest success story in the world of wine in the last ten years. There's a vast array of inexpensive Chilean red wine everywhere, but the quality varies enormously. It's vineyards stretch over seven hundred miles north to south in a series of lush valleys between the Andes and the Coastal Ranges. Just like California, and with a very similar climate, Chile's vineyards are more affected by their location east to west between two mountain ranges, rather than north to south. Whereas east facing slopes of the Coastal Ranges receive less rainfall and warmer temperatures, the best vineyards are sited on the west facing slopes of the Andes, which benefit from cool night time temperatures producing high levels of acidity and good concentration of fruit.
Like Argentina, Chile is capable of producing some world class reds, and some whites too, most noticeably Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. If you avoid the mass produced low end brands it's possible to find some exceptional wines which are fantastic value for money.
- Undurraga Sibaris Gran Reserva Merlot
This Merlot is from their Gran Reserva "Sibaris" range, and comes from the Maipo Valley. Deep ruby/purple. Good legs and a nose of red fruits. Full and velvety in the mouth with red fruit flavours, some oak and a little pepper on the finish.
Sustainable farming: Yes
Sulphite level: Medium Low
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£11.75Out of stock - Undurraga Sibaris Gran Reserva Carmenere
This Carmenere is from their Gran Reserva "Sibaris" range, and comes from the Colchagua Valley.
Sustainable farming: Yes
Sulphite level: Medium Low
John's Rating:
£11.75Out of stock - Undurraga Sibaris Gran Reserva Pinot Noir
Deep ruby in colour with good legs and a dusty nose. Big raspberry and cherry fruit which isn't overpowered by the oak. In fact it has fairly light body for a Gran Reserva. It's very smooth with good acidity, all components of the wine in perfect balance which is not necessarily common with Chilean Gran Reserva wines. Very good wine for the price, and my favourite of their Sibaris range
Sustainable farming: Yes
Sulphite level: Medium Low
John's Rating:
£11.75 - Undurraga Aliwen Reserve Pinot Noir
Pale ruby with a cherry nose. Very soft and fruity in the mouth with light oak. It's light and silky and very enjoyable. Certainly one of the best quality to price Chilean Pinots I've discovered.
Sustainable farming: Yes
Sulphite level: Medium Low
John's Rating:
£10.00