Cousiño Macul Finis Terrae Red Wine is a splendid Chilean blend, oozing with ripe, luscious berries and a hint of spice. It exhibits an inviting ruby hue, with the aroma of red fruits, chocolate, and vanilla teasing the senses. The palate is greeted with rich, complex flavours, boasting a perfect balance of acidity, tannins and silky textures. It finishes with lingering notes of oak and spice, creating a satisfying aftertaste. Aged expertly in French oak barrels, this red is a formidable companion to red meat or robust cheeses. An exquisite embodiment of Chile’s wine-making expertise.

Tasting Notes

This garnet-colored wine stands out on the nose for its touches of ripe black fruit, such as plum and cherry, continuing with red paprika, saline notes, leather and wood. On the palate it has a soft and sweet entry, with silky tannins and hints of tobacco. It has a medium acidity that provides freshness thanks to the Syrah it contains, and has a long and persistent finish.

About the Winery

Nestled in the Chilean capital of Santiago, the Cousiño Macul winery is a sensational fusion of tradition and innovation. Founded in 1856, this vineyard is one of the few of its kind to remain in the continual ownership of the founding family. Cousiño Macul’s patrons can testify that each drop of wine savoured nowhere else but here is still closely watched over by direct descendants of original patriarch, Matías Cousiño.

The winery divinely integrate contemporary technology with a rich history of skilful wine production. Spread across 300 acres of ultimate vineyard real estate; Cousiño Macul produces approximately 300,000 cases of wine each year. The wines are recognised affirming the family's commitment to quality and the preservation of the unmistakable character.

Unquestionably, the vineyard's key to centuries of success lies in its fertile, varied terroir; the foundation of their magnificent produce. Selections of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc thrive in the deep, rocky soils that comprise the vineyard. Each bottle of wine produced here literally tastes of the earth, enriched by the unique combination of sun, shade, and organic nutrients that make up the land.

Visitors to the Cousiño Macul winery are drawn into a sensory experience, steeped in history. From the clusters of lush grapes ripening under the South American sun, to the rows of oak barrels ageing in the cellars, one gets a real sense of timelessness in this strategically woven interaction. For the discerning oenophile, a visit to Cousiño Macul is a journey worth undertaking!

Indeed the, Cousiño Macul winery understandably holds pride of place in Chile's viticulture history and continues to establish and champion a heritage that is as palatable as the wine they skilfully create. If ever you find yourself in Santiago, experiencing the vineyard and its deeply-rooted history first-hand is an absolutely must.

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