Vina Maquis, Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc, Colchagua, Chile 2019

Vineyard
Viña Maquis is located in the heart of the Colchagua Valley between the Tinguiririca River and the Chimbarongo Creek. The soils of this area are deep alluvial with a two-meter layer of highly concentrated clay set over a deeper layer of gravel—brought by the rivers—that provide natural drainage which allows the grapes to lose the green characteristics very early in the season. The waterways also help moderate extreme weather conditions throughout the year by protecting the vineyards from spring frosts and lowering the maximum summer temperatures. These features are distinctive of Viña Maquis and uncommon in the rest of the Colchagua Valley.

Our Cabernet Franc comes mainly from two blocks, one of masal material and the second is clonal, both harvested during the third week of March together with the Cabernet Sauvignon and finally the Carménère during the first week of April.

Harvest & Winemaking
• 100% hand picking and sorting of clusters and grapes.
• Gravity tanked avoiding the use of pumps for a more delicate extraction of aromas, colour and tannins.
• Fermentation temperatures between 22-25°C in stainless steel tanks with moderate pumping-overs in frequency and intensity.
• Use of a vertical press to separate the final wine with a total maceration time with its skins of 21 days.
• Malolactic fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks.
• The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.

Review
“Of a bright and intense red color. This Cabernet Franc stands out for its fresh red fruit, raspberries, blueberries and crunchy plums, some floral touches and a background of black tobacco. On the palate it is deep and elegant. Its structure is based on the quality of its tannins and the natural freshness resulting from the unique vineyards that give rise to it. We believe that our Cabernet Franc is the variety that best expresses the essence of the Terroir of Maquis, representing the spirit and vision that we have as a viticulture and oenology team.” Rodrigo Romero, Chief Winemaker.

ACCOLADES, AWARDS & TASTING NOTES
• 93 Points Descorchados, 2022. (2019 Vintage)
• 90 Points Tim Atkin, 2022. (2019 Vintage)