COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Viña Arboleda
REGION
Aconcagua Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Viña Arboleda was founded in 1999 by Chilean wine pioneer Eduardo Chadwick in the Aconcagua Valley. The name 'Arboleda' translates to 'a grove of trees' in Spanish, serving as a direct tribute to the native Chilean dry forests preserved across the estate. The winery's philosophy centers on crafting pure, single-vineyard, terroir-driven wines that showcase the unique cool-climate conditions of the region. The estate is sustainably farmed and surrounded by over 1,450 hectares of preserved native forest, creating a unique biodiversity that influences the vines.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Arboleda means 'a grove of trees' in Spanish, paying tribute to the native forests preserved on the estate.
Fact 02
The winemaker, Francisco 'Pancho' Baettig, was named Winemaker of the Year by Tim Atkin MW.
Fact 03
Starting with this 2021 vintage, the wine is officially certified vegan-friendly under the international V-Label.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from the Las Vertientes Vineyard in Hijuelas, situated 37 kilometers inland from the Pacific Ocean. Hand-picked grapes undergo a rigorous double-sorting process on both cluster and individual berry tables. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, of which 30% are new, to integrate the tannins and add complexity while preserving the fresh fruit character.
