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Arboleda Carmenere Aconcagua 2015

Arboleda Carmenere Aconcagua 2015

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Arboleda Carmenere Aconcagua 2015 

Dark and can’t see through purple color. Nose of dark berries, warm spices, green Bell pepper, bitter chocolate and a hint of smoke and sandy soil. Very silky texture on the palate, it’s balanced, not heavyness here and there’s a light bitterness on the finish. Flavors of black berries, chocolate, light but enjoyable and well blended green notes. Long finish, thid wine would pair well with meat dishes. Good+ (88)

Made of Carmenère. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 10% being new. Alcohol level of 14%

Available in SAQ stores for 21,95$ (Code SAQ : 11331614)

Vina Arboleda’s website: arboledawines.com

Sample proposed by Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits: markanthonywineandspirits.ca

Intriga Cabernet-Sauvignon Valle del Maipo 2014

Intriga Cabernet-Sauvignon Valle del Maipo 2014

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Intriga Cabernet-Sauvignon Valle del Maipo 2014

Dark purple color. Nose of black berries, spices, earth, grilled bell pepper, herbacious and oaky notes. Velvet texture on the palate, almost rich, but still keep its balance between concentration, strenght and a touch of freshness. Flavors of dark berries, spices, bitter cocolate, earth and oak. Very good (89)

Made of 95% cabernet-sauvignon and 5% of petit verdot. Aged 21 months in French oak barrels, 23% being new and 77% of second use. Alcohol level of 14,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 22,45$ (Code SAQ : 11766520)

Intriga is owned by MontGras: montgras.cl

MontGras is represented in Québec by VINS FINS l’agence: sdvf.ca

Louis-Antoine Luyt Legno Duro Carignan 2014

Louis-Antoine Luyt Legno Duro Carignan 2014

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Louis-Antoine Luyt Legno Duro Carignan 2014 

Purple color but you can see through. Nose of cherries, fresh mushrooms, earth and some spices. On the palate the fruit is so pure, true, there is no “makeup“, it’s good, juicy, enjoyable. The flavors goes from red berries to spices, while also showing earth notes, all with a great depth. There is wine in there, but it’s not heavy, there is acidity but its not biting. Also have lenght and balance. This is litterally to me a Grand natural wine because it has everything you want but the flaws. Excellent (91)

Made of Carignan from 70 years old + vines. Natural winemaking and aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 27,85$ (Code SAQ : 12940972)

Louis-Antoine Luyt’s website: louisantoineluyt.cl

Rézin Sélection represents his wines in Québec: rezin.com

Louis-Antoine Luyt Legno Duro Carignan 2014

Caliterra Reserva Carmenere Cabernet-Sauvignon Colchagua 2015

Caliterra Reserva Carmenere Cabernet-Sauvignon Colchagua 2015

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Caliterra Reserva Carmenere Cabernet-Sauvignon Colchagua 2015

Dark garnet color with purple hue. Typical nose of cabernet wines with balck fruit, spices, leather, then the carmenere kicks in with its nice green notes (far from the Quebec’s too often term of tomoto leaves!). Dry on the palate with a little bite from the tannins, this is quite enjoyable, especially for the price! Long and wide on the palate, balanced, not heavy at all and pretty tasty. Good+ (88) 

Made of 58% Carmenère and 42% Cabernet-Sauvignon. 30% of the wine was aged 6 to 9 months in 2-3 wines old French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 12,95$ (Code SAQ : 12560523)

Caliterra’s website: caliterra.com

Represented in Québec by LCC Vins et Spiritueux: lccvins.com

De Martino Legado Reserva Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2013

De Martino Legado Reserva Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2013

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De Martino Legado Reserva Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2013

Dark ruby color. Aromas of mint, red berries, spices, coffee, clay and light oak notes. Tasty, structured but still have charm with its bright flavors of fruit and greens, spices and a slightly rustic finish. I like that type of wine and dare to put some aside to let it age and you’ll be rewarded! Excellent (91)

Made of  Cabernet Sauvignon from two vineyards in Maipo Valley. Aged 16 months in old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13.5%

Available at the SAQ for 18,15$ (Code SAQ : 00642868)

De Martino’s website: demartino.cl

De Martino is represented in Québec by Vins Balthazard: vinsbalthazard.com

De Martino Legado Reserva Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2013

Clos des Fous Pour ma Gueule Del Sur Itata 2014

Clos des Fous Pour ma Gueule Del Sur Itata 2014

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Clos des Fous Pour ma Gueule Del Sur Itata 2014 

Dark purple color. Nose of black berries, spices and earth. Wide and mouth coating, it is more intense than other Clos des Fous’s wines, but is still balanced and perfect for those who likes deeper and bigger wines. Good+ (88) 

Blend of  Malbec, Cinsault, Pais and Syrah. Aged in used oak barrels for 12 months. Alcohol level of 14%

Still available in few SAQ stores, but also online for 19,65$ (Code SAQ : 12797686)

Clos des Fous’s website: closdesfous.com

Sample proposed by Trialto / Réserve et Sélection: trialto.com

Cono Sur Pinot Noir Reserva Especial Valle de San Antonio 2015

Cono Sur Pinot Noir Reserva Especial Valle de San Antonio 2015

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Cono Sur Pinot Noir Reserva Especial Valle de San Antonio 2015

Medium dark ruby color. Nose of branches, earth, ground cherries, berries and smoke. Fresh on the palate with flavors of red berries, a whole bunch of spices, it’s balanced, long lasting with just a touch of heat on the finish, but it doesn’t stop the wine to show its amplitude. Good+ (88)

Made of  Pinot Noir. Aged 11 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available in SAQ stores for 16,50$ (Code SAQ : 00874891)

Cono Sur’s website: conosur.com

Authentic Vins et Spiritueux is the agency representing them in Québec: awsmqc.ca

Sample proposed by the AQAVBS during a tasting to present wines for La Grande Dégustation de Montréal

De Martino Cinsault Viejas Tinajas DO Secano Interior 2014

De Martino Cinsault Viejas Tinajas DO Secano Interior 2014

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 De Martino Cinsault Viejas Tinajas DO Secano Interior 2014 

Light purple color. Shy nose that opened with air to give red berries, earth, spices and incense aromas. Flavors of clay, earth, spices then fruit and flowers notes. Reserved for now, this wine haven’t bloomed yet. Very light heat on the finish. Champion in originality, it doesn’t sink on the “funky” side of some naturally made wines. Very good (89)

From ungrafted Cinsault vines planted in the 1980’s and located 22km from the ocean. Aged in old clay amphorae. Alcohol level of 13%

This wine can be purchase through private import with Vins Balthazard: vinsbalthazard.com

De Martino’s website: demartino.cl

Vina Mongras Ninquen Colchagua Valley 2013

Vina Mongras Ninquen Colchagua Valley 2013

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Vina Mongras Ninquen Colchagua Valley 2013 

Dark color with purple hue. Nose of spices, earth, oak, bitter chocolate and black berries. Tasty and silky on the palate even if it shows its structure, this wine gives a lot of quality and depth. The flavors are similar to those from the nose, it is approachable from now even if some air wouldn’t not be too much or unnecessary. For those patient folks out there, lay down some bottles for 5 to 15 years and it will be even better. Very good+ (90)

Made of 50% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 50% de Syrah. Aged 21 months in 80% French oak and 20% American oak barrels, half being new the other part of one use. Alcohol level of 14,5%

Available at the SAQ for 29,00$ (Code SAQ : 00928853)

Ninquen’s website, a Vina Mongras brand: montgras.cl/ninquen

Ninquenis represented in Québec by la Société de Vins Fins : sdvf.ca

Mongras Intriga Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2012

Mongras Intriga Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2012

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Mongras Intriga Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2012

Dark color with purple hue. Nore os black berries, bitter chocolate, spices, some oak wood and grilled red Bell pepper. Coats the palate with its silky tannins and have good concentration. Not heavy at all, the wine does have acidity. Flavors similar of those from the nose, this is good and a great chilean Cabernet. Very good (89)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon (85%), Cabernet Franc (9%) and Petit Verdot (6%). Aged in French oak barrels for 21 months. 25% of the barrels are new and 75% from second usage. Alcohol level of 14,5% 

Available at the SAQ for 23,80$ (Code SAQ : 11766520)

Mongras’s website, owner of the Intriga Estate: montgras.cl/intrigamontgras.cl/intriga

Mongras is reprensented in Québec by la Société des Vins Fins: sdvf.ca