Garage Wine Co. Bagual Vineyard Caliboro Garnacha 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Garage Wine Co.
Label Name:
 
Bagual Vineyard Caliboro Garnacha
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Maule Valley (Caliboro)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Garnacha (Grenache)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93+ (2019); James Suckling 93; Vinous reviews for nearby vintages (2020) ~94

Tasting Note
Dark ruby garnacha with wild red and black berries, plum, floral and savory herb notes; earthy, sinewy palate with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted or confit lamb, grilled pork, charcuterie, paella; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, grilled yakitori, mushroom ramen.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; indigenous yeast fermentation in open-top fermenters; gentle punchdowns, manual pressing; aged two winters in neutral/used oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
From the dry‑farmed Bagual parcel in Caliboro (Maule). Very old vines (c.150+ years), granitic/alluvial soils, ancestral farming by hand and horse; EOV-verified stewardship.