Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve

Chile, Aconcagua Valley
Bottle
Ratings
High scores from prestigious international critics
Identity
Producer Errazuriz
Vol 0.75
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, Carménère, 11% Petit Verdot
Color Red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Aroma Aromas of red and black fruits, dark chocolate, dill, and cedar
Palate Cherries, raspberries, cassis flavors with refined tannins supporting a delicious texture and prolonged lingering finish
Finish Lingering finish with refined tannins prolonging the taste experience
Food Pairing Pairs well with a variety of foods, especially red meats and rich dishes
Aging Potential Aging potential from 2019 to 2025
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 13.5
Aging Process Fermented in small stainless steel vats followed by maturation in French oak barrels for 22 months
Fermentation Fermented in small stainless steel vats
Interesting facts
Founded in 1870 by Don Maximiano Errázuriz, the winery is known for its excellence and innovation. Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve is widely regarded as South America’s most prestigious wine and was a notable participant in the Berlin Tasting 2004.
Logistics
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