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Novas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, DO Valle del Maule [Organic] 2023

Novas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, DO Valle del Maule [Organic] 2023

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Fabulous organic cabernet from the original organic vineyards in the Maule Valley.

Production

Vineyards are located in the Cauquenes zone, near the Coastal Mountains in the Maule Region, 350 km to the south of Santiago, and in one of the most traditional winemaking zones in Chile. The vineyards are dry-farmed and planted on the gentle slopes of the Coastal Mountains, with good light and extreme temperatures that allow red grape varieties to be cultivated. Winemaking begins with a 2-day cool pre-fermentation maceration at 10–12ºC. Alcoholic fermentation takes place over a 2-week period in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts at 26ºC with a program of pump-overs determined by enological criteria. Malolactic fermentation takes place naturally in stainless steel tanks and barrels, where the wine then aged with controlled temperatures for 10 months (83% of the wine in four-year-old French oak barrels, 6% in French foudres and 11% in stainless steel).

Tasting notes

The nose is intense with a pronounced presence of star anise. Generous yet balanced with black fruit, silky tannins and a gentle minerality resulting in a juicy and truly varietal cabernet.

Food match

Ideal with meat-based dishes and stews, slow-cooked beef, duck and pastas such as gnocchi with blue cheese.


  • ABV

    13.5%

  • Bottle Size

    75cl

  • Region/Country

    Maule Valley, Chile

  • Grape

    Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

  • Features

    Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable

  • Closure

    Cork

  • Winemaker

    Marguerite Penot

  • Appellation

    DO Valle del Maule

  • Allergen info

    Contains sulphites and no other allergens

    Meet the Producer

    Emiliana is one of Chile's most exciting producers and pioneers in organic and biodynamic winemaking. Since 1998, this Chilean winery has been producing award-winning wines from almost 1,000 hectares of vineyards in prime sites including Casablanca, Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua and Bio Bio.

    Its spectacular biodynamic vineyard and winery at Los Robles is a model that attracts visiting viticulturalists and winemakers from across the world. Emiliana's innovative and natural-leaning wines are made with great care and attention and the results are inspiring.

    A Note on Sustainability

    Emiliana is the first Chilean company to become Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC®), an international accreditation for regenerative organic agriculture which currently represents the highest standard of sustainable agriculture in the world. The practices of this certification pursue healthy soils, animal welfare, and dignity for workers. In January 2023 Emiliana furthered their commitment to sustainable practices and obtained B Corp Certification. This international accreditation highlights the world's largest organic winery as a company that meets high standards of social, environmental, and economic impact.

    Emiliana began its conversion to organic production in 1998, and today 100% of its properties are organically managed. It is the world’s largest organic winery. Emiliana was the first winery in Latin America to produce a wine with biodynamic certification. Since then, the use of biodynamic practices at its farms and cellars has been accredited. All wines are also certified to use the Vegan Society trademark, which attests that its wines are produced without any animal-derived products.


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