Koyle Cerro Basalto G2 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Koyle
Label Name:
 
Cerro Basalto G2
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Los Lingues, Colchagua Andes.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Carmenere, Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Descorchados: 96 pts (Cerro Basalto Cuartel G2 2017); Wine Advocate / retail reviews have scored G2 highly (95/94 for nearby vintages); 2019 reviews around 92–94

Tasting Note
Blackberry, black plum, cassis, cracked pepper, tobacco and cedar; medium‑high acidity, silky tannins, mineral core and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, venison, aged Manchego or cheddar. Asian: Korean bulgogi/Galbi, Chinese char siu, Thai red curry, Japanese yakiniku.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation in small stainless-steel tanks with grape-stomping (24–28°C); aged ~18 months in 225L French oak.

Vineyard Info
Viña Koyle farms biodynamic/organic vineyards on basaltic soils in Los Lingues; high-density planting (~9,000 vines/ha) emphasizing low yields and site expression.