Vina Requingua

Toro de Piedra Gran Reserve Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvigon

£16.50
Country: ChileSuggested Food Pairing: Beef

Curicó sits in central Chile, around 115 miles south of the capital, Santiago. Modern 
winemaking began in the region in the 1970s with a number of prominent wineries taking advantage of the cool breezes rolling down the Andes to the east of the region. Meltwater rivers contribute to varied and fertile soils in the Valley that support extensive production, particularly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. 

Santiago Achurra Larrain founded Viña Requingua in 1961 and since then, working alongside several generations of his family, has grown the winery to be amongst Chile’s top 20 producers. Grapes are sourced from vineyards located in the Curico, Maule and Colchagua Valleys, where a mild Mediterranean-like climate and varied soils offer optimum conditions for growing many different varieties. Long, dry summers with radiant days and cool nights help the grapes attain maximum potential with vibrant fruit and refreshing acidity. Winemaking is led by Frenchman Benoit Fitte, who has overseen things since 2001.

Showing a deep garnet colour and intense notes of spices, black fruit, berries, minty chocolate and a smooth touch of vanilla. In the mouth it’s lush and silky, with a spicy character and a juicy palate that leaves a long finish.

 

ABV: 14.5%

Country: Chile

Region: Curico Valley

Grape:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Carmenere
SKU: CN06TCCW ISBN: 7802940002013
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