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Intriga Cabernet-Sauvignon Valle del Maipo 2014

Intriga Cabernet-Sauvignon Valle del Maipo 2014

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

De Martino Legado Reserva Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2013

De Martino Legado Reserva Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2013

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

Mongras Intriga Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2012

Mongras Intriga Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2012

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

Ventisquero Yali Wild Swan Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2014

Ventisquero Yali Wild Swan Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2014

Ventisquero Yali Wild Swan Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2014

Dark color with purple hue. Nose of black berries, spices and oak notes. Medium bodied with a present rustic twist on the palate with fruit, spices and oak flavors. Quite dense for the price, perfect to go with your grilled dishes on this upcoming and the awaited BBQ season! Good (87)

Made of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. Aged 4 months in oak barrels . Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 11,00$ (Code SAQ : 12525437)

Yali brand website: yali.cl

Producer’s website, Ventisquero : ventisquero.com

Both names are represented in Québec by Univins : univins.ca

De Martino Legado Cabernet-Sauvignon Reserva Maipo 2008

De Martino Legado Cabernet-Sauvignon Reserva Maipo 2008

Dark ruby color. Typical nose of a Cabernet based wine beginning its maturation. It’s fine, fruity, have a hint of leather, of tobacco, some spices and bitter chocolate aromas. Silky yet still concentrated, this is just so good. Long tasty finish. This is the type of wine that would change your mind about cellaring Reserva range Chilean wines. For its showing and how much I’ve liked this wine, I’m giving this note: Excellent (91)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon. Aged 12 months in french oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

The 2012 vintage is currently available at the SAQ for 17,85$ (Code SAQ :  00642868)

De Martino’s website: demartino.cl

Represented in Québec by : vinsbalthazard.com

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