2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Cinsault
Drinking Window Ready to drink, with five years of aging potential
Region Itata Valley
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 40 days
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Production Details The wine came from a 35-year-old, ungrafted vineyard located 22 km from the sea. It was spontaneously fermented in stainless-steel tanks, macerated with the skins for 40 days, and matured in stainless steel. The vineyard is described as organically farmed, unirrigated and horse-worked.
Tasting Notes Light, elegant ruby; fresh red fruit, violet and spice; notably fresh palate with fine, delicate tannins, emphasizing elegance rather than power.
Food Pairing Cold starters, vegetables and mushrooms
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2021 Technical Specifications
Region Itata Valley
Production Details In its early 2021 harvest assessment—not a finished-wine analysis—the producer reported that Guarilihue had a slightly wetter winter than the previous year and a cooler summer, resulting in later harvest dates. The vines reached harvest in good condition. It described the Gallardía Cinsault material as having good color and high acidity, with somewhat firmer texture and tannins than Viejas Tinajas.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Cinsault
Classification D.O. Itata
Region Itata Valley
Soil Granite
Harvest Dates First week of April 2019
Vine Age 35
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 40 days
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Production Details The Guarilihue vineyard lies 22 km from the Pacific Ocean and comprises dry-farmed, ungrafted bush vines. The producer describes sustainable farming and horse ploughing. The grapes were destemmed, received a very short cold maceration, then underwent alcoholic fermentation with native yeast; total maceration lasted 40 days. The cool region receives approximately 700–800 mm of annual rainfall, permitting dry farming.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby of moderate intensity; fresh red and dark cherries, violet and a light spicy note; fresh and intense palate with ripe red fruit, fresh acidity, soft tannins, and a deep, persistent finish.
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