Viña Los Vascos
At Los Vascos cultivation is at our heart; we cultivate not only vineyards but our dream to transform our vast land into a fruitful eco-system producing the most elegant Chilean wines. We are free spirited but remember our heritage. Our holistic approach encompasses and protects all - from our short-legged sheep clearing weeds without devouring precious grapes to our artisans honing hand-made knives to carefully tend the vines. We embody the Chilean paradox, meticulous in our work, easy going and warm in our personality. We are independent yet proud to cultivate our community because we are stronger and happier together.
The vintage
The season started with a rather dry winter; only 300 mm of rainfall, practically half of the previous year, and temperatures fluctuating between -1ºC and 21ºC (average low and high, respectively). The spring was rather warm, with highest temperatures reaching 30ºC. These high temperatures combined with scarce precipitation weighed in the decision to start irrigation early in the spring. High temperatures prevailed until the summer, which ended up bringing the harvest forward by about 20 days compared to the previous season.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 85%
Syrah : 10%
Carménère : 5%
Syrah : 10%
Carménère : 5%
Tasting
Ruby red wine. The nose presents intense aromas of red fruits such as raspberries and strawberries, in addition to pleasant notes ripe fresh berries. We can also highlight notes of graphite, cedar, white pepper and bitter chocolate. The palate is fresh, lively and juicy. Its tannins are soft, present and with personality. It has a very persistent and balanced finish.