2005 Botalcura LA PORFIA Grand Reserva Carmenere Curico Chile
Name:
Botalcura LA PORFIA Grand Reserva Carmenere Curico Chile - 2005 / 06
Where it's from:
>Chile
>Curico
Price per case:
£132.48
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Grapes:
Carmenere
Description:
Vina Botalcura is the result of the passion of two men. Chilean partner, Juan Fernando Waidele, was seduced by the charm of the town of Botalcura and its environs, and this is where the idea to build a winery started. Juan Fernando then met enologist Philippe Debrus, who had a strong desire to return to a hands-on approach to winemaking, a style he learned in his native France when he was young.
The winery is named after the town it is based in, Botalcura, near Talca, about 3 hours south of Santiago, in the coastal mountain range that forms the Maule Valley. Additionally, the word Botalcura means Large Stone in Mapundungun, the language of the Mapuche people of southern Chile.
A part of the Vina Botalcura land was christened many years ago with the name La Porfia. This expression alludes to those who have tenacity and perseverance, qualities that fit perfectly with the spirit in which our Grand Reserve wines are made. This Carmenere is aged for 14 months in French and American oak, and are then bottle aged for a further year before they are released from the winery.
The care taken from the vineyards, influenced by the Andes Mountains climate, through to the winery has produced a dark ruby red coloured wine with dark violet reflects. The aromatic complexity shows the variety at its best, with notes of cherry, honey and vanilla as well as smoky undertones, tobacco and dry oak accents.
The wide attack as well as a soft and full medium palate show this Red has good and discreet acid support, with many soft tannins. The great balance of the wine makes it strong and elegant at the same time while the finish is extra long and smooth.
