RED FIELD BLEND
A true treasure discovered that dates from a time when time stopped and tested the mettle of the human soul, of the true and original viticulturists of Chile.
A wine made like a “field blend”, a mixture of varieties of vines that are interplanted in the vineyard. The blend is mainly Malbec with small contributions of Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Pais.
Enologist:
Rafael Urrejola
An enologist from the Catholic University of Chile, the head winemaker at Viña Undurraga is the leader of the entire winemaking operation at the winery, responsible for ensuring quality and providing guidance for all the wines produced by Undurraga.
Origin
The grapes come from a vineyard in Coronel del Maule, a very special place, right on the border between Cauquenes and Itata. The coastal influence is greater here and this produces a cooler mesoclimate than is usual in Cauquenes. Old vines, 80-100 years old, grown with minimal intervention using the old, bush-training system and dry-farmed.
tasting notes:
Deep, dense garnet colour with violet hues. This is a characterful wine with great aromatic expression. The nose opens with spicy notes of peppermint and pepper, followed by aromas of violets and lavender, underpinned by black and red fruit, with blackberry aromas and candied notes.
The palate reveals very intense fresh red fruit, raspberries and cherries, good body, firm tannic structure and freshness. Light notes of toast at the end and a long finish.