COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Miguel Torres Chile
REGION
Central Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Finca Negra Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2020 is a red wine from Miguel Torres Chile, produced in the Valle Central region of Chile. The grapes are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from old, ungrafted vines grown in deep, loose, and dry soils. Miguel Torres Chile is a family winery recognized for its pioneering role in modern Chilean viticulture, integrating advanced technologies and a philosophy of environmental respect and social responsibility. The Valle Central, specifically the Maipo Valley, is a renowned area for Cabernet Sauvignon cultivation, contributing to the wine's distinctiveness.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€151
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are sourced from old, ungrafted vines with deep root systems.
Fact 02
Miguel Torres was a pioneer in introducing temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to Chile.
Fact 03
The wine's character is influenced by Chile's dark volcanic soils.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Finca Negra Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2020 is produced using 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation with six days of skin contact, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for twelve months in French oak barrels, with 30% of the barrels being new. Miguel Torres Chile employs sustainable and organic farming practices. The winery is known for its pioneering adoption of modern viticultural technologies, including temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and the use of French and American oak for aging.
