COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
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 Viña Chocalán Vitrum Blend is a red wine from Chile's Maipo Valley. The name 'Vitrum' is a nod to the Toro family's background in the glass bottle industry, with founder Guillermo Toro bringing his passion for both wine and glass to the estate. Viña Chocalán is a family winery dedicated to producing high-quality wines through sustainable and responsible practices. The vineyards are situated in the coastal area of the Maipo Valley, about 35 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean, on granitic clay and loam soils. This wine is notable for its blend of multiple grape varieties, aiming to express the unique terroir of its location.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Vitrum' means 'glass' in Latin, a tribute to the founder's family business.
Fact 02
The vineyards are planted on a slope forming a natural amphitheater.
Fact 03
The blend composition varies slightly, reflecting a dynamic approach to winemaking.
Fact 04
The wine is a complex blend of up to seven different grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Viña Chocalán Vitrum Blend is produced through a meticulous winemaking process. Each component grape variety is fermented individually in stainless steel tanks, often preceded by a 10-day cold pre-fermentative maceration. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes aging for 14 months in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new and used barrels used. Grapes are hand-picked, with harvest dates tailored to each varietal for optimal ripeness.
