Koyle Cerro Basalto Garnatxa 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Koyle
Label Name:
 
Cerro Basalto Garnatxa
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Los Lingues, Colchagua Andes
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Garnacha (Grenache)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94 (2020 listing). Descorchados highlighted Cerro Basalto Garnatxa (2018) as a Revelation Wine (94)

Tasting Note
Bright red fruits (strawberry, cherry, raspberry) with pomegranate, white pepper, thyme and wet-stone minerality. Silky, chalky tannins, fresh acidity and a saline, mineral finish; medium-full body and vibrant length.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast pork, tomato-based pasta, Neapolitan pizza, charcuterie, semi-aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan-style pork, teriyaki chicken, yakitori, grilled mackerel with spice.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Garnacha; stainless-steel fermentation with manual foot treading at 22–26°C; aged 12–18 months in French oak foudres and concrete eggs. Organic/biodynamic certified.

Vineyard Info
Viña Koyle is a family project near Los Lingues, Alto Colchagua; high-density plantings on basaltic, mineral-rich soils. Small parcel (≈0.7 ha) producing Cerro Basalto Garnatxa. Certified organic, biodynamic and vegan.