Winemaker Notes
Finis Terrae 2013 presents an intense and deep red bright color. It´s aromas are intense, reminding us to red berries, leather, liquor candy and toasted vanilla. The mouthfeel is thick and gentle, tannins are round and very present, it´s balanced with a very rich acidity which makes us enjoy a very long experience.
This is an excellent wine for intense preparation such as Filet mignon with red wine reduction or grilled Lamb chops accompanied by truffle potato skins.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Very distinctive on the nose with savory, balsamic and smoky character. Rather sweet on the palate in spite of the big tannins that pack quite a punch. Drink now.
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Wine Spectator
Suave and refined, featuring an engaging aroma of cappuccino, with flavors to match, as well as green olive, dried berry and cigar box notes. Mature accents linger on the inky finish. Drink now.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
The Maipo Valley is Chile’s most famous wine region. Set in the country’s Central Valley, it is warm and quite dry, often necessitating the use of irrigation. Alluvial soils predominate but are supplemented with loam and clay.
The climate in Maipo is best-suited for ripe, full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon (the region’s most widely planted grape), Merlot, Syrah and Carmenère, a Bordeaux variety that has found a successful home in Chile.
White wines are also produced with great prosperity, especially near the cooler coast, include Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.