COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Terrapura
REGION
Rapel Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Terrapura, which translates to 'pure earth' in Spanish, is dedicated to crafting wines that reflect Chile's diverse and vibrant terroirs. Owned and operated by the Matetic Wine Group—renowned pioneers of organic and biodynamic viticulture in Chile—the estate implements rigorous sustainability standards and holds the Wines of Chile Sustainability Code. The grapes for this Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced from selected plots in the warm Colchagua Valley, characterized by alluvial, colluvial, and sedimentary clay soils. The eye-catching label features an intricate illustration of humans, plants, and animals living in harmony, with trumpet-like speakers at the top representing the winery's philosophy of listening to nature.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name Terrapura translates to 'pure earth' in Spanish, highlighting the winery's commitment to environmental preservation.
Fact 02
The label features trumpet-like speakers at the top, symbolizing the winery's philosophy of listening to what nature has to tell us.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage was awarded a Gold Medal at the China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA) Best Value 2020 competition.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sustainably grown and harvested by hand from mid-March to mid-April. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is destemmed and crushed, followed by a cold pre-fermentation maceration at 8°C to 10°C in stainless steel tanks for 3 to 5 days to extract color and primary fruit aromas. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 25°C to 28°C for approximately 10 days, utilizing gentle pump-overs to manage skin contact and ensure balanced tannin extraction. The wine is then aged in contact with French and American oak for 6 to 12 months to soften its structure and integrate complex wood notes.
