Res Caliboro Erasmo- Library Release 2005

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Res Caliboro
Label Name:
 
Erasmo- Library Release
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Maule Valley (Reserva di Caliboro)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine & Spirits 93; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91; Wine Spectator 90

Tasting Note
Dark ruby color; concentrated black cherry and cassis with black-berry spice, cedar and toasty oak. Bright acidity, velvety yet firm tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short rib, roast lamb, game. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese red‑braised pork or beef, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers.

Production Method
Dry‑farmed vineyards; hand‑harvested, fermented in stainless steel with extended maceration, then matured in oak barrels (estimated 12–18 months). Estate follows organic/dry‑farming practices.

Vineyard Info
Erasmo (Reserva di Caliboro) is Count Francesco Marone Cinzano’s Chilean project in the Maule Valley, established mid‑1990s; focused on dry‑farmed Bordeaux blends and organic viticulture on alluvial terraces.