Alto Cachapoal (Rengo), Chile – 100% Cabernet Franc
Aromas of red fruit, lifted by an earthy, savoury undertone. The palate is smooth and creamy with deep, red fruit and a fresh finish. One of the finest Cabernet Francs in Chile, No barrel aging, only cement. Try it with charcuterie: cured meats, a good salami board, or grilled lamb and herb-roasted vegetables.
Husband-and-wife team Felipe Uribe and Maite Hojas, who took their first harvest in 2012. Working in the risky, frost-prone Andean foothills above 500 metres.