OchagaviaDon Silvestre Merlot 2023

Name: Don Silvestre Merlot
Brand: Ochagavia
SKU: VIN-020395
Price: 54 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 20395

£9.00 inc VAT

£54.00 / case of 6

Red Wine from
Central Valley, Chile

Country: Chile

Region: Central Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Ochagavia

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Merlot

Grape: 100% Merlot

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Country: Chile

Region: Central Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Ochagavia

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Merlot

Grape: 100% Merlot

Product Notes

Ochagavia Don Silvestre Merlot is a rich, full-bodied Chilean red wine. It's renowned for its deep crimson hue and a captivating nose of dark cherries, plums and a hint of spice. The palate is beautifully balanced with satisfying notes of ripe red berries, layered with hints of dark chocolate and sweet tobacco. Its tannins are smoothed out, delicately accompanying a lingering, warm finish. Its complexity makes it particularly enjoyable with red meat dishes or mature cheese. This Merlot offers a sophisticated experience for any wine enthusiast, exemplifying the finest expression of the celebrated Merlot grape from Chile's fertile vineyards.

Tasting Notes

Color: Ruby red with purple hues. Nose: Its red and black fruit aromas of raspberry and cherry complement very well with a hint of vanilla and a few dry herb undertones. Palate: A juicy wine with notes of black tea that highlight the fresh and juicy flavors of red and black fruit like raspberry and plum. Very smooth tannins and toasted notes in the finish.

About the Winery

Nestled away in Chile, Ochagavia winery stands as a testament to the timeless charm of winemaking and the unwavering dedication to quality. Ochagavia prides itself on its rich heritage, symbolising over 185 years of winemaking legacy. Each bottle that encapsulates this name is a labour of love, replete with a rich history, exceptional quality, and the spirit of a family that dared to dream and venture into uncharted territory.

The founder of the winery, Don Silvestre Ochagavia Echazarreta made his mark in 1851 and to this day, the winery continues to follow his footsteps. His visits to France made him realise the importance of quality vine stock; therefore, he procured top-notch vines from Bordeaux to enhance his vineyards. This was a groundbreaking move for Chilean viticulture which immensely impacted the country’s winemaking heritage. Ochagavia wine selection includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc alongwith many others, all of superior quality and rich taste.

Ochagavia winery is an epitome of resilience, echoing the strains of its founder's undying spirit in its wines. This factor, combined with the winery's embodiment of traditional winemaking practices and modern technologies, has produced wines that are not only exquisite but has also received global recognition; with numerous international awards to its name.

The picturesque landscapes that surround the winery only add to its allure. The urling rivers embracing the vineyards, along with the undulating slopes, fertile soils and favourable climates, provide the much needed natural embellishments to the winemaking process.

After all, at Ochagavia, winemaking isn’t just a technical process, it's an art - one that has been cultivated for generations to bring an unsurpassed experience in every sip. Indeed, Ochagavia winery stand testament to Chile's successful embrace of the winemaking tradition.

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