COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Viña Chocalán
REGION
Maipo Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Chocalán Origen Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc is a red wine from the Maipo Valley in Chile. Produced by Viña Chocalán, a family winery, the grapes are sourced from the Melipilla area, known for its coastal influence. This location, approximately 35 km from the Pacific Ocean, provides a cooling effect that contributes to the wine's distinctive perfumed floral character, complementing its fruit aromas. The winery emphasizes careful vineyard management and a distinct winemaking style to produce high-quality wines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are planted in a unique amphitheater shape on hillsides.
Fact 02
The winery is located 35 km from the Pacific Ocean.
Fact 03
Cabernet Franc here benefits from cool ocean breezes.
Fact 04
Viña Chocalán is described as an ultra-modern winery.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Chocalán Origen Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc is produced from hand-picked grapes. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation, though specific details regarding vessels and temperatures are not provided for the 2023 vintage. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, with durations varying in other vintages from 6 to 10-12 months, and some indications of up to 80% oak usage. This aging process is a key step in developing the wine's character and structure.
