Koyle Cerro Basalto Garnatxa 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Koyle
Label Name:
 
Cerro Basalto Garnatxa
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Los Lingues, Colchagua Andes (Alto Colchagua)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Garnacha (Grenache)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Descorchados 94 pts (2018, cited as 'Revelation Wine'); generally rated ~93–94 by specialty retailers and critics for recent vintages

Tasting Note
Bright red fruits (cherry, raspberry), Mediterranean herbs, white pepper and rose petal with pronounced basalt minerality; vibrant acidity, silky yet present tannins, medium‑full body and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roasted pork, tomato‑based pasta, Neapolitan pizza, charcuterie, semi‑hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, grilled yakitori, spicy Sichuan pork, Thai grilled pork skewers.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; foot‑stomp extraction; fermentation in stainless steel (22–26°C); aged 12–18 months in French oak foudre and concrete eggs; organic/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Viña Koyle (Undurraga family) high‑density plantings on basaltic soils in Los Lingues; certified organic, biodynamic and vegan; first Cerro Basalto Garnacha released 2018.