Arboleda Shiraz 2020
Type: Red
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua Costa
Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
Ratings: 93 James Suckling Points
Climate: Warm, dry climate with high daytime temperatures. The mild and cooler air from the Pacific Ocean cools the soil in the evening and moderates the temperature during the day
Terroir: The mountain area vineyards in the Aconcagua valley, Las Vertientes vineyard, Hijuelas. With a foothill, colluvial, clayey soil
Winemaking: The fruit was fermented in stainless steel tanks from 12 to 26 days at temperatures that fluctuated between 25° – 31°C. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 38% of which were new
Color: Bright, deep violet
Nose: An attractive nose marked by aromas of red fruit as cherries and pomegranate pepper with soft spicy touches and cloves
Palate: Unmistakable flavours of fresh red and black fruit appear on the palate, complemented by balsamic notes of rosemary and dill along with a subtle note of marzipan, while silky tannins reach a harmonic balance with their deep structure leading to a long and juice finish
About the Winery:
Arboleda was born in 1999 as part of the shared dream that inspired Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick to realize the potential of Chile as a world-class producer of fine wines. The name “Arboleda” in Spanish means “grove of trees” and is a tribute to the native Chilean trees that have been preserved within the vineyards that produce the Arboleda grapes.
The source of the Arboleda grapes comes from two self-contained estates within the valley. A stunning hillside property some 40kms inland was acquired and planted in 2000 with a selection of red grape varieties. This property was named “Las Vertientes” due to its natural springs of water.
Arboleda red wines aim for complete ripeness, full-bodied with high concentration of fruit, complexity and balance. Arboleda white wines aim to be fresh, and crispy with high acidity and intense aromatics. Therefore the vineyards were planted in 2005 in proximity to the sea, only 14 km from the Pacific Ocean in a property called “Chilhue”.
