Koyle Cerro Basalto G2 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Koyle
Label Name:
 
Cerro Basalto G2
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Los Lingues, Colchagua Andes
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Carmenère, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Descorchados: 96 (Cerro Basalto Cuartel G2 2018; Best Wine of Colchagua Andes). James Suckling: retailer-reported scores ~94–95 for Cerro Basalto Cuartel G2 vintages. Positive reviews from The Wine Society and specialty retailers for 2021

Tasting Note
Spicy, floral nose with red cherry, wild herbs, fennel and olive. Medium–full body, bright acidity, chalky yet creamy tannins, mineral/iodine notes and a long, fresh finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled beef, roast lamb, pork chop, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu/roast pork, hoisin duck, Sichuan-style braised beef, teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; small stainless-steel fermentations with occasional foot treading at 24–28°C; aged ~18 months in 225L French oak. Certified organic, biodynamic and vegan.

Vineyard Info
Viña Koyle (Undurraga family project) near Los Lingues. High-density, biodynamic vineyards planted on basaltic soils; small, cuartel-specific bottlings first produced in 2015.