Vino Clos de Luz, Massal 1945, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cachapoal Valley,
Oros de Chile: Descorchados 2017, 93 Points.
Winemaking
As a general winemaking philosophy, in our Massal 1945 we look for elegance, balance and ageing potential. Express the terroir of Almahue is our mission; so our winemaking philosophy remains very natural process with minimal intervention. Our key points are 100% hand harvesting in small cases of 14 kilos, strict fruit selection; gentle extraction methods and a judicious use of oak to preserve the fruit and add complexity that a wine of this quality deserves. To enhance the aromatic characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon, we add a 8% of Syrah and 7% of Malbec.
Tasting Notes
Color: Intense ruby red.
Nose: Fresh red fruit aromas such as plums and cherries and delicate notes of sweet spices. Very elegant.
Palate: Concentrated body with balance and length. Good tannic structure and round mid palate. Very persistent.
Service and Food Pairing: Cellar for several years. Decant for 1 hour and serve at 16°C (60°F). Ideal companion for meats such as lamb and slow cooking dishes.
Ageing: The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels of different uses. All fermentation were made with natural yeast.