Reserva - Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
The vineyards at Viña Echeverría are located in the Curicó Valley, at the 35th parallel south, and the rows are planted in an east-westerly direction to potentiate the sun’s exposure. We work with a model of micro viticulture, which means that each plot, no more than half a hectare, is identified according to its terroir and microclimate and planted, pruned, irrigated and harvested accordingly, resulting in grapes of optimum quality and flavor.
Vineyard
- Valley: Curicó Valley (Entre Cordillera)
- Soil: Alluvial in origin. Clay loam with the presence of stones at 80cm. Fertile soils allow the vines to express all their vegetative and fruit potential.
- Altitude: 243m above sea level.
- Climatic conditions: Mediterranean with a long, dry summer season and intense sunlight. Marked DTR (Diurnal Temperature Range, or difference between day and night temperatures), key for assisting the development of flavors.
- Annual rainfall: 600mm average during winter, mostly between June and August.
Vintage & Harvest
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon estate-grown grapes from ungrafted selected clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock, and 5% estate-grown Merlot grapes.
Harvest:
- April 28 – 29, 2014
- 100% hand-picked in 18kg boxes and carried to the estate winery immediately after cutting
- Carefully selected before processing
Vinification
- Fermented in 25,000 and 15,000 liter stainless steel tanks for 7-10 days at 25-28C controlled temperature to dryness with selected and native yeasts (80/20)
- Fermentation finished without grape skin contact
- 100% malolactic fermentation
- Stored in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks through bottling
- Aged in French used oak barrels for 4-5 months to add complexity and to achieve softer tannins
Tasting Notes
Bright red with purple hues. A round and vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon with plum and strawberry flavors combined with hints of red pepper and spices. The palate is smooth and well-balanced with a fresh and fruity long-lasting finish.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with charcuterie and roasted game. Sausages, grilled meats and belly of pork or Chinese duck.

