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 2018 season benefited from ideal weather. It began with normal rainfall, creating favourable conditions for bud break and the setting of the fruit. The minimum temperatures did not reach extreme levels, so there was no damage from frosts. The summer brought temperatures that did not exceed 35°C, giving the vines excellent conditions for photosynthesis, and resulting in slow, efficient ripening. This factor and the absence of rain at the end of the season were essential in enabling us to harvest at the optimal time, thereby obtaining musts and wines with superb balance
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 92%
Syrah : 8%
Syrah : 8%
Tasting
Le Dix has a beautiful intense, bright, deep red colour.
The nose is complex, with aromas of black cherry, ripe strawberry and plum, underscored by a hint of oak, with delicate notes of cedar, graphite and dark chocolate.
On the palate, this great vintage is revealed in all its splendour, with soft, firm tannins and, thanks to the cool nights at Los Vascos, some acidity to accompany this balance. Without doubt one of the best vintages of the decade.
The nose is complex, with aromas of black cherry, ripe strawberry and plum, underscored by a hint of oak, with delicate notes of cedar, graphite and dark chocolate.
On the palate, this great vintage is revealed in all its splendour, with soft, firm tannins and, thanks to the cool nights at Los Vascos, some acidity to accompany this balance. Without doubt one of the best vintages of the decade.