Root: 1 Cabernet Sauvignon
Category
Red
Grapes
85 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 15 % Syrah
Appellation
Valle de Colchagua (DO)
Producer
Country
Chile
Region
Valle Central
Size
750 ml
Degree of alcohol
13,5 %
Serving temperature
15-16 °C
Available in these provinces
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Vinification and maturation
Located between the Andes Mountains and the low coastal mountains of the Pacific Ocean, the warm and dry vineyards of El Suspiro in Peralillo are world renowned for producing outstanding red wines with rich color, full body, and pure varietal character. The steep, rocky slopes of sand over clay help maintain moisture during the intense summer heat, while the coastal mountains temper the vines with the cool maritime influences of the Pacific. The Root: 1 Cabernet Sauvignon, an elegant reflection of its environment, was fermented in stainless steel tanks and refined for ten months in American and French oak. -
Features
Garnet rich color. A wine that expresses intense aromas of ripe red fruits. It also contains strong hints of plum and cherry followed by a hint of vanilla. The palate offers flavors of ripe berries, a hint of toast and fresh acidity. Balanced with soft tannins, full-bodied with a smooth finish.
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Food Pairings
Cabernet Sauvignon is an exceptional match with full-flavored cheeses, pasta with red sauce, steak, ribs, and chocolate.
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Medals / Press reviews
89 Points - Daenna Van Mulligen, winescores.ca - 2015-11-23 "Smooth, ripe, beguiling. Made from original, un-grafted vines as much of Chile is planted with. While the world's vineyards were decimated by a tiny pest called phylloxera, small pockets around the planet, like Chile were saved due to location or soils. It has a beguiling nose of dark flowers, black currants, pencil shavings and vanilla, chocolate, espresso and molasses. It has a rather earthy and dusty palate but that does not detract from the ripe wild berry, fine spice and mocha flavours. Overall a very approachable red with a fluid texture."
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Vinification and maturation
Located between the Andes Mountains and the low coastal mountains of the Pacific Ocean, the warm and dry vineyards of El Suspiro in Peralillo are world renowned for producing outstanding red wines with rich color, full body, and pure varietal character. The steep, rocky slopes of sand over clay help maintain moisture during the intense summer heat, while the coastal mountains temper the vines with the cool maritime influences of the Pacific. The Root: 1 Cabernet Sauvignon, an elegant reflection of its environment, was fermented in stainless steel tanks and refined for ten months in American and French oak.
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Features
Garnet rich color. A wine that expresses intense aromas of ripe red fruits. It also contains strong hints of plum and cherry followed by a hint of vanilla. The palate offers flavors of ripe berries, a hint of toast and fresh acidity. Balanced with soft tannins, full-bodied with a smooth finish.
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Food Pairings
Cabernet Sauvignon is an exceptional match with full-flavored cheeses, pasta with red sauce, steak, ribs, and chocolate.
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Medals / Press reviews
89 Points - Daenna Van Mulligen, winescores.ca - 2015-11-23 "Smooth, ripe, beguiling. Made from original, un-grafted vines as much of Chile is planted with. While the world's vineyards were decimated by a tiny pest called phylloxera, small pockets around the planet, like Chile were saved due to location or soils. It has a beguiling nose of dark flowers, black currants, pencil shavings and vanilla, chocolate, espresso and molasses. It has a rather earthy and dusty palate but that does not detract from the ripe wild berry, fine spice and mocha flavours. Overall a very approachable red with a fluid texture."