Apaltagua is a winery that specializes in one distinguished, but lesser known, grape varietal - carmenère. Carmenère is the "lost Bordeaux" variety, as it was originally planted in Bordeaux, but was abandoned there because it was too late ripening for their climate, but was known for producing very high quality and elegant wines. Thankfully, the carmenère variety was imported to Chile where it not only survives, but makes exceptionally good wines in the hands of wineries like Apaltagua.
Apaltagua, owned by the seven Donoso Silva brothers, has a missionary-like zeal in its dedication to, and excitement about, the carmenère grape. The winery produces three levels of carmenère-based wines: Apaltagua Estate Carmenère, Apaltagua Envero Carmenère, and Apaltagua Grial Carmenère. Much of the fruit comes from ungrafted, 60-year old carmenère vines all located on the family estate in the prestigious Apalta district of Chile. The resulting wines are exceptionally good, with a chocolately richness and a peppery edge, combining the best attributes of merlot and cabernet sauvignon in one grape.
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Grown on low ridges at the foot of the coastal mountain range in Maule Valley, this well structured Malbec stands out as a robust and velvety wine with red fruit flavors, such as cherries mingled with plums, truffles and a touch of pepper.
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Grown in the prestigious Casablanca Valley, Apaltagua Reserva Chardonnay boasts a bold nose of luscious citrus flavors, crisp acidity, and a juicy finish. The winning combination of grapes cultivated in Chile's premier wine growing region and meticulous attention to every detail that goes into the...
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Grown on low ridges at the foot of the coastal mountain range in Maule Valley, this well structured Malbec stands out as a robust and velvety wine with red fruit flavors, such as cherries mingled with plums, truffles and a touch of pepper.
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The Apaltagua Reserva Pinot Noir possesses a clear brilliant red ruby color and emphasizes aromas of cherries and raspberries well combined with soft notes of oak. In the mouth it has smooth and elegant tannins that finish soft and delicate.
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This Cabernet Sauvignon from an excellent vintage is of deep violet hue and has a nose with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate, coupled with ripe stone fruit character in the mouth. This wine received minimal handling before bottling to preserve its uniqueness and integrity.
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Apaltagua Reserva Carmenere is an intense wine with a wild purple color. From start to finish the touches of tobacco, red and black cherries intermingle producing a great potency in the mouth. It possesses a generous body with smooth and friendly tannins and has a juicy and persistent finish.
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Apaltagua's Pinot Noir has a brilliant ruby color and emphasizes aromas of cherries, raspberries, and soft notes of oak. It boasts smooth and elegant tannins and a sophisticated finish. The grapes come from Apaltagua's own vineyard in Tricao in the Curico Valley.
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This elegant and concentrated Signature Cabernet Sauvignon is ruby in color and possesses red fruit flavors distinguished by cherries and strawberries with vanilla and tobacco notes. Its taste is fresh with a balanced, pleasant acidity. It has a very open structure of tannins delivering delicious...
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With aromas of grapefruit, peach and delicate pineapple notes, this unoaked Chardonnay is fresh, crisp and juicy with a long and pleasant finish. The grapes come from personally selected vineyards in the cool Casablanca Valley.
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Apaltagua Envero wine is comprised of a complex, balanced and robust blend of Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is characterized by juicy touches of raspberry and blueberry with a subtle aroma of tobacco and a delicate layer of oak.
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Carmenere, a classic Bordeaux grape, is rapidly becoming Chile's best red wine. If you like Merlot and Cabernet, you'll like this Carmenere. Apaltagua Carmenere Apaltagua Carmenere is a steal. -Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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This Cabernet Sauvignon from an excellent vintage is of deep violet hue and has a nose with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate, coupled with ripe stone fruit character in the mouth. This wine received minimal handling before bottling to preserve its uniqueness and integrity.
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