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Volcanes Reserva Merlot Blend 2020
Grape Type Pronunciation: "mer-low" blend
Primary flavours
Cassis
Red Fruit
Red Plum
Earthy
Leafy
Roasted Tomato
Vanilla
Details
When Merlot is made like this, it really is hard to beat! Leafy top notes of tomato truss interlace with plenty of ripe red and blackberry fruit. Dense and unapologetically Chilean in style, this is an easy sipping red. There is 15% Cabernet Sauvignon here, offering up structure and complexity.

Volcanes de Chile is a winery with a story as rich and complex as the flavours in its bottles. Located in the Casablanca Valley, the winery sits at the base of the Andes Mountains, where the volcanic soil and cool ocean breezes create the perfect environment for grape growing. The winery was founded in 2009 by a group of Chilean and French winemakers, who shared a passion for producing high-quality wines that captured the unique terroir of the region. Volcanes de Chile is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, using organic farming practices to preserve the land for future generations. They produce a range of wines, from crisp and refreshing whites to bold and complex reds, each with its own distinct personality and sense of place. The winery's flagship wine is a Syrah-Carignan as well as a killer Pinot Noir, with notes of ripe fruit and spice that dance across the palate. With its stunning location, dedication to sustainability, and exceptional wines, Volcanes de Chile is a winery that truly embodies the spirit of Chilean winemaking.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, high tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Rapel
country
Chile
Grape type
Merlot Blend
Wine Maker
Volcanes de Chile
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2020
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Hand Picked
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
When it comes to wine styles we feel are pitch-perfect for chilly winter evenings, surrounded by good friends and great food, few hit the spot quite like a Merlot blend. This rich and juicy number from Volcanes will taste fantastic alongside fattier cuts of meat, like leg of lamb or pan-roasted duck breasts, especially if prepared with a berry-based sauce or fruity gravy. Roast root vegetables, garlicky greens, wild mushrooms and caramelised red onions are also brilliant additions to match with this wine.
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Food
Red Meat
Chicken Dishes
duck
Tastes
Earthy
Meaty
Moods
Always A Winner
Relaxed
Seasons
Winter
Autumn
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Rapel, Chile
The Rapel Valley is a prominent wine region in Chile, located between the Maipo and Colchagua Valleys. It is divided into two subregions, the Cachapoal Valley and the Colchagua Valley, each with singular terroir features. The Cachapoal Valley flexes alluvial soils and warmer climate, while the Colchagua Valley is known for its granite and volcanic soils, as well as its cooler climate. The region produces a variety of red and white wines, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère being the most planted grapes. Did you know, the Rapel Valley is that it is one of the few wine regions in the world where the vines are irrigated using water from melted snow? (from Andes Mountains)
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