A common expression heard in the wine industry is “Cabernet is King”. However, there are several different styles and approaches to Cabernet Sauvignon, so even if you narrow down your consumption to this particular grape, there is a very wide array to choose from. Casas del Bosque´s Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon aims to be an affordable, easy for everyday drinking kind of Cabernet. Sure, the tannic structure is there, but on a milder notch than what you would find on the Gran Reserva. There is a notorious presence of red and black fruit, with the spicier side gently tamed by the French oak. The secret comes from the origin of the grapes, planted mainly in the “Entre Cordilleras”, lower part of the Rapel Valley, as opposed to the Gran Reserva, which comes from the Andes foothills in Maipo. The result is a different style for the same grape, which will probably appeal to a broader audience.

The fruit of this Cabernet Sauvignon comes from vineyards planted at the foothils of the Andes Mountains, facing the Cachapoal river in the middle part of the Rapel Valley. The stony soils, clear skies and cold nights allow the harvest of an extremely concentrated fruit of excellent tannins.

Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were destemmed, crushed and then drained to stainless steel tanks, and inoculated with selected yeasts. Fermentation occurred quickly, reaching temperatures of 25ºC/77ºF. The wine was immediately left to macerate for eight additional days to add structure and longevity. Half of the resulting wine was kept in used French oak barrels to age for about 10 months. The other half was kept in tanks. The wine was finally assembled, filtered and bottled. Total production was 7,000 cases.