COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Carignan
PRODUCER
Ortúzar y Poblete produccion de vinos limitada
REGION
Maule Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Moretta Wines Carigno del Maule 2020 is a red wine from Chile's Maule Valley, produced by Ortúzar y Poblete produccion de vinos limitada under the Moretta Wines label. The wine is made from 100% Carignan grapes sourced from dry-farmed, 75-year-old vines grown in granitic soil. Moretta Wines is a small-scale producer founded by enologists Natalia Poblete and Maria José Ortúzar, with a philosophy of creating 'author's wines' that reflect their terroir. The Maule Valley is recognized for its old vine Carignan plantings, contributing to the unique character of wines from this region.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crafted from 75-year-old Carignan vines.
Fact 02
Grapes grown on granitic soil with high quartz content.
Fact 03
Minimal intervention winemaking philosophy.
Fact 04
Founded by two women enologists and best friends.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Moretta Wines Carigno del Maule begins with destemming and selecting the grapes, with a portion lightly crushed. A cold maceration period of three days precedes alcoholic fermentation, which is conducted with native yeasts. Gentle pump-overs and controlled temperatures, peaking at 24-25°C, are employed. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 20 months in fifth-use oak barrels. The overall approach emphasizes minimal intervention to highlight the character of the old vines and the Maule Valley terroir.
