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 low rainfall in winter made for an unusually dry start to the season, requiring early irrigation and meticulous monitoring of the vineyard.
The biggest challenge of the 2019 season was the high temperatures in late January and early February (up to 40.6°C). Fortunately, the cool nights, with a record low of 10.2°C, resulted in high quality grapes with ideal ripeness and balance.
The biggest challenge of the 2019 season was the high temperatures in late January and early February (up to 40.6°C). Fortunately, the cool nights, with a record low of 10.2°C, resulted in high quality grapes with ideal ripeness and balance.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 75%
Carménère : 25%
Carménère : 25%
Tasting
Crystal clear, ruby red in colour with a garnet rim.
On the nose the Cabernet Sauvignon brings a fruity character with hints of plum, sour cherry and cherry, a characteristic expression of this variety in Colchagua. The well-integrated oak supports the classic Carmenere notes of paprika, saffron and pepper.
The wine is smooth on the palate, with good acidity and tannins, it is well-balanced with a great persistence.
On the nose the Cabernet Sauvignon brings a fruity character with hints of plum, sour cherry and cherry, a characteristic expression of this variety in Colchagua. The well-integrated oak supports the classic Carmenere notes of paprika, saffron and pepper.
The wine is smooth on the palate, with good acidity and tannins, it is well-balanced with a great persistence.