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Origen Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc
  • Origen Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc
  • Origen Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc
Origen Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc

Origen Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc

85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot.

$6,609
7 Reviews

This Cabernet Franc Origen is a wine that speaks of its origin in Melipilla, Maipo Valley, a coastal terroir where granite foothill soils and the Pacific's influence are prominent. The morning mists and cool breezes of this Mediterranean climate are essential for a slow ripening process that forges a wine of great aromatic complexity and vibrant acidity.

Manual harvesting takes place at the end of March for the Merlot and at the end of April for the Cabernet Franc. Its winemaking includes a 7-day cold maceration and extended skin contact, seeking to intensify its structure. The aging of 80% of the wine in French oak barrels for 10 to 12 months finishes polishing the wine, providing elegance and aging notes.

It displays an intense red color and on the nose offers aromas of cherry liqueur and ripe plums, with a spicy background and notes of vanilla and cigar box. The palate is broad and fresh, with round tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, structured finish. It is recommended to serve it at 17°C, being an excellent companion for a baked plateada with spicy mashed potatoes or a sirloin in Port wine sauce.

Tim Atkin

92 points

Uncorked

92 points

TASTING NOTE

It displays a deep red color with aromas of cherry liqueur, ripe plums, and a slight spicy note, followed by hints of vanilla and cigar box. The palate is broad, fresh, and fruity with round tannins and vibrant acidity. It is a textured wine with a long, structured finish.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

15 to 16°C

Technical Data Sheet
General and Technical Information
  • Denomination of Origin: Maipo Valley
  • 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot.
  • Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
  • Total Acidity: 3.9 g/L.
  • pH: 3.5
  • Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/L.
Terroir (Vineyard)
  • Soil: Piedmont soils, of granitic origin and clay loam texture.
  • Climate: The vineyard is exposed to maritime influence due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its location facing the Maipo River. It experiences morning fogs and refreshing breezes. The climate is temperate Mediterranean, with average maximum temperatures of 28 to 29°C and minimums between 12 and 15°C from December to the end of March.
Winemaking Process
  • Vintage: The Merlot was hand-harvested during the last week of March and the Cabernet Franc during the last week of April.
  • Fermentation: Cold maceration was carried out for 7 days at 8°C. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts, between 26°C and 28°C. After fermentation, the wine remains in contact with its skins for 6 to 8 days.
  • Aging: 80% in French oak barrels for a period of 10-12 months.
Downloadable datasheets by year
Technical specifications 2021 Technical sheet 2022 Datasheet 2023

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