Matetic Corralillo Winemaker Blend 2013

Corralillo Winemaker’s Blend is a bright and intense red with violet hues. The nose shows deep red fruit aromas, along with cocoa and spices. It has a fairly complete palate, medium-bodied with round and smooth tannins. Each of the four grape varieties in the wine contribute different taste characteristics – the Syrah delivers spiciness, as well as violets and damp earth; the Malbec adds floral and berry notes; the Cabernet Franc gives the wine structure and tannins and the Petite Verdot adds the final touch to the blend. The result is a complex and long-lasting wine with well-integrated oak.

Winemaker Notes
This 2013 vintage brings together four varieties from the Matetic vineyards. Each grape varietal was submitted to cold maceration for seven days prior to fermentation, and then a set of specific oenological techniques was used for each component in order to bring out the characteristics of each one. Each lot was aged 16 months in French barrels from different coopers, forests and toasting levels. Finally, the blend was made using specific percentages of each one of the lots to achieve a balanced and complex wine.

Serving Hints
This wine is ideally served with red meats and sharp cheeses, and hearty dishes like stews and roasts.