Garnacha, Syrah
75cl 14.5% ABV * Organic * Casablanca Valley, Chile
Matetic vineyards embody the pioneering spirit and vision of modern Chilean winemaking. This biodynamic project was founded in 1999 by the Matetic family, originally Croatian settlers who arrived in Chilean Patagonia in 1892. Having established themselves as farmers with extensive landholdings, the fourth generation of the family turned their attention to grapes. Confident of the attributes of the climate and soils in the coastal El Rosario Valley of San Antonio, they planted 120 hectares of vines, and now farm 160 hectares of coastal biodynamic vineyard.
This wine is produced using grapes that are meticulously hand-harvested, selecting 50% destemmed and 50% whole bunches. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and it is aged for 14 months in second to fourth use French oak barrels.
Generous, ripe cherry fruit with fresh, herbaceous notes and a refreshing acidity. It has a long juicy finish of red berry fruit and raspberry. Serve with grilled lamb, mature sheep cheeses and salads with balsamic dressing.