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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.

$9.990

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

The Merlot is harvested by hand at the end of March and the Cabernet Franc at the end of April. Vinification includes a 7-day cold maceration and extended contact with the skins in order to intensify the wine's structure. The aging of 80% of the wine in French oak barrels for 10 to 12 months polishes the wine, adding elegance and aging notes.

It has an intense red color and the nose offers aromas of cherry liqueur and ripe plums, with a spicy background and notes of vanilla and cigar box. The palate is full and fresh, with round tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, structured finish. Best served at 17°C, it is an excellent accompaniment to a baked silverfish with spicy mashed potatoes or sirloin steak in port sauce.
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Tim Atkin

92 points

Uncorked

92 points

TASTING NOTE

It shows an intense red color with aromas of cherry liqueur, ripe plums, and a slight spicy tone, followed by notes of vanilla and cigar box. The palate is full, fresh and fruity with round tannins and vibrant acidity. It is a textured wine with a long, structured finish.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

15 to 16°C

Technical Data
General and Technical Information
  • Appellation of Origin: Maipo Valley
  • 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot.
  • Alcoholic content: 14.5% vol.
  • Total acidity: 3.9 g/l.
  • pH: 3.5
  • Residual sugar: 2.7 g/l.
Terroir (Vineyard)
  • Soil: Soils at the foot of the mountain, 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 in front of the Maipo River. There are morning mists and cooling breezes. The climate is temperate Mediterranean, with average maximum temperatures between 28 and 29°C and minimum temperatures between 12 and 15°C from December to the end of March.
Winemaking Process
  • Harvest: The Merlot was harvested by hand during the last week of March and the Cabernet Franc during the last week of April.
  • Fermentation: A cold maceration was carried out for 7 days at 8°C (46°F). Fermentation was carried out with selected yeasts at 26°C to 28°C (79°F to 82°F). 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.

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