Caliterra, Malbec Reserva

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Caliterra

Aromas of ripe plum, roasted coffee beans and floral hints. Medium-bodied and juicy, with acidity, smoothness and structured tannins.

Producer Information

Caliterra was established in 1996 as a joint venture between the families of Robert Mondavi and Viña Errazuriz. In January 2004 Viña Errazuriz became the sole owners of Caliterra.

The name Caliterra is taken from ‘Calidad’ Spanish for quality and ‘Tierra’ – land. The wine making philosophy of Caliterra is to produce environmentally friendly, quality wines in the heart of the Colchagua Valley. Crucially a large proportion of this estate and all new plantings are on prime hillside sites, resulting in high quality fruit and complex wines.

Over the past few years, Caliterra has pioneered a move to sustainable wine production. The four pillars of this approach are sustainable viticulture, community commitment, environmental preservation and ecofriendly packaging. Caliterra is certified sustainable – one of the very first Chilean wineries to achieve this accreditation.

Wine Making

Fermentation was performed in stainless steel tanks at initial temperatures of 30° C that were reduced afterwards to 26° C so as to avoid over extraction of the skins. 30% of the blend is aged for 7-9 months in French barrel of second or third use.

Tasting Note

Aromas of ripe plum, roasted coffee beans and floral hints. Medium-bodied and juicy, with acidity, smoothness and structured tannins.

Food Matching

Enjoy with grilled and roasted red meats, cold cuts, stews and casseroles, along with mild and strong cheeses.

Technical Details

Colour Red
Style Still
Country Chile
Region Colchagua Valley
Abv 13%
Grapes 97.1% Malbec, 2.9% Cabernet Franc
Wine Body Medium
More Features Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable
Oak Ageing Medium
Closure Type Screw Cap
Case Size 6
Unit Size 75 CL
Sulphites Yes
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Price : £10.53