Casa Marin Cartagena Coastal Red 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Casa Marin
Label Name:
 
Cartagena Coastal Red
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
San Antonio (Lo Abarca)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah, Garnacha (Grenache)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Casa Marín notes Cartagena line has earned >90 points from critics (Robert Parker, James Suckling). Retail/tasting records cite ~13. Independent tastings list the 2016/adjacent vintages around 90–93 pts (examples: Wine Diplomats tasting ~91 for 2016; Descorchados/Wine press scores reported for nearby vintages)

Tasting Note
Balanced and fresh with energetic red-berry fruit, herbal/garrigue notes, and savory spice. Fine texture, vibrant acidity and balanced tannins give persistence and a lively, slightly saline finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled steak, beef stew, ragu pasta; spicy dishes, BBQ (western). Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan dishes, Indian lamb curry, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and crushed; Syrah and Garnacha co‑fermented with spontaneous (wild) yeast, two remontages/day, one week post‑fermentation maceration; aged ~18 months on fine lees in used oak.

Vineyard Info
Casa Marín — founded by María Luz Marín — is a pioneering cool‑coast producer in Lo Abarca (San Antonio). The estate (~38 ha) focuses on low yields, calcareous soils and terroir‑driven, sustainable viticulture.