Propuesta - 2013
Chilean certified sustainable winery – Viña Echeverría – presents “Propuesta 2013 Special Selection”, a new winemaker’s proposal by the CEO and Chief Winemaker, Mr. Roberto Echeverria Jr. Propuesta is the Spanish word meaning “proposal” in English, which represents the winemaker’s brilliant idea of combining juicy and flavorsome Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot and Malbec. Roberto’s signature style produces wines with a combination of Old World elegance and New World energy. With a playful wine label displaying Roberto’s hobbies, this wine is a true representation and masterpiece of the winemaker’s passion.
Vineyard
Rising into the Andean foothills, the Alto Maipo section ranges from 400 to 800 meters above sea level and is highly influenced by the mountains themselves. The afternoon sun warms the vineyards and the cool mountains breezes that slide down the hillsides at night create a broad oscillation between daytime and night-time temperatures, all of which makes for perfect conditions for bold yet elegant red wines, especially the regional star, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vintage & Harvest
Blend:
- 85% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 10% Petit Verdot
- 5% Malbec
Harvest:
- Cabernet Sauvignon April 3, 2013
- Petit Verdot April 2, 20134
- Malbec April 8, 2012
- 100% hand-picked in 18kg boxes and carried to the estate winery immediately after cutting
- Carefully selected before processing
Vinification
- Fermented in 15,000 to 25,000 litre stainless steel tanks for 7-10 days at 25-28°C controlled temperature with selected and native yeasts (80/20)
- Extended maceration for additional 3-5 days
- 100% malolactic fermentation
- Aged in 225 liter new French oak barrels for 10-12 months
Tasting Notes
This new winemaker’s proposal from sustainable winery Viña Echeverría combines elegant and classic Cabernet Sauvignon with juicy and flavoursome Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Delightful drinking, this smooth wine, full of ripe fruit flavours from Chile’s fertile sun-drenched soils, is for savouring happy moments.