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A tribute to Manso de Velasco, Governor of Chile during the colonial period. A brave, enterprising man, known for his strength on the battlefield, and founder of the city of Curicó, where these vines grow. The Finca Manso de Velsaco estate is exclusively given over to Cabernet Sauvignon, which produces this intense, deep-colored wine. This wine is made using only grapes from vines that are over 115 years old. Its 2006 harvest was chosen as Chile’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon by Descorchados, Patricio Tapia’s wine guide.

Intense dark ruby color. Exquisite aroma with the classic notes of small black and red fruits. Herbal nuances such as lemon verbena and bay leaf. Palate of great elegance, with enveloping and soft tannins, long fruity and spicy accords that are complemented towards the end with fine notes of wood.

Distance from the coast: 85 kilometers.

Soil
The soil has a loamy/sandy texture with a high percentage of different sized pebbles, indicating that surface water once flowed very close by.
It has a moderately acidic pH with low organic matter content, making it soil with low fertility.
In the deep, slightly rocky and sandy soils, the hundred-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon vinestocks produce limited quantities of grapes that show the typical characteristics of the variety.

Climate
The area has a warm, sub-humid climate, with very cold nights, according to its bioclimatic indices. The influence of the Andes can be felt at night, when the temperature drops close to freezing point.

  • 2014 93 Points Tim Atkin, Chile

  • 2014 96 Points - Ranking Best Cabernet Sauvignon / Best Valley of Curico Descorchados, Chile

  • 2014 93 Points Robert Parker, USA

  • 2013 92 Points Tim Atkin, UK

  • 2013 92 Points Robert Parker, USA

  • 2013 90 Points James Suckling, USA

  • 2013 91 Points Decanter, Chile

  • 2010 90 Points Wine Enthusiast, USA

  • 2006 95 Points - Best Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile Descorchados, Chile

  • 2006 Best Cabernet Sauvignon Descorchados, Chile

  • 2006 Best Red from Chile Descorchados, Chile

  • 2006 Best Red Wine in Curicó Descorchados, Chile

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