Estate Collection Reserva
Sauvignon Blanc
2018 Vintage
Cellars: £12.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £20.00
Bin no.: 1640
Greenish-
The palate is complete, fruity, fresh, and persistent with good volume and a pleasing finish
Food Recommendation:
Ideal aperitif or with fresh cheeses.
Serve at 7º–9ºC.
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2018
Colour: White
Grape Varieties:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 12.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The grapes were destemmed into a press without crushing and macerated for 4–6 hours at 10ºC to extract aromatic precursors and flavours contained in the skins and to increase the sensation of oiliness perceived in the final wine.
The juice was later drained and decanted for 36–48 hours at 8ºC before the clean must is transferred to stainless steel tanks for fermentation at a range of temperatures (14º–18ºC) to obtain different aromatic profiles and different characteristics on the palate.
Estate Collection Reserva
Chardonnay
2020 Vintage
Cellars: £12.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £20.00
Bin no.: 1641
The nose is fresh, fruity and expressive with aromas of melon, white flowers and subtle citrus notes.
The palate is fresh, balanced and enveloping, leading to a lingering, slightly mineral finish.
Food Recommendation::
Ideal with pastas with shellfish, salads with white meats, sushi, or salmon tartare.
Serve at 10ºC
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2020
Colour: White
Grape Varieties:100% Sauvignon Blanc
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 12.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The grapes were destemmed into a press without crushing and macerated for 4–6 hours at 10ºC to extract aromatic precursors and flavours contained in the skins and to increase the sensation of oiliness perceived in the final wine.
The juice was later drained and decanted for 36–48 hours at 8ºC before the clean must is transferred to stainless steel tanks for fermentation at a range of temperatures (14º–18ºC) to obtain different aromatic profiles and different characteristics on the palate.
Estate Collection Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon
2016 Vintage
Cellars: £12.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £20.00
Bin no.: 1642
Ruby red in colour, this Cabernet stands out for its fruity aromas and flavours as well as notes of blackcurrant, herbs, and black pepper accompanied by good body and tremendous balance on the juicy palate.
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2016
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties:
97% Cabernet Sauvignon
3% Malbec
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light -
abv: 13.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
Variety: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec.
Harvest: The Cabernet Sauvignon was hand and machine harvested between March 31 and April 11.
The Malbec was picked March 23–27.
The grapes were destemmed and crushed into stainless steel and cement tanks, where they fermented at 24º–26ºC with light extraction and just 4 pumpovers per day, and ending with a post-
After the different components were blended, the wine was lightly filtered and bottled.
Oak: Approximately 20% of the blend was aged for 6 months in previously used (second, third, and fourth use) French oak barrels
AGING POTENTIAL; Drink now or hold up to 4 years
Estate Collection Reserva
Malbec
2014 Vintage
Cellars: £12.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £20.00
Bin no.: 1643
Purplish red in colour with intense floral aromas and very fruity character. This juicy Malbec recalls ripe plums and pink peppercorns. The medium-
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2014
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties:
100% Malbec
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light -
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The Estate Collection Reserva range represents the purest expressions of each grape variety and are characterised by vibrant aromas and flavours. This wine which comes from different Malbec vineyards in the Colchagua Valley is fresh and expressive of its place of origin and has good concentration, deep colour, and good typicity.
The average age of the vines 14 years, at an elevation of of 190 metres above sea level. The soil is a composition of sandy clay.
A mixed of hand and machine harvesting.
The berries were de stemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks,matured in stainless vessels concrete tank and 20% oak. Matured for 6 months in French oak barrels with a light filtration before bottling
Estate Collection Reserva
Merlot
2014 Vintage
Cellars: £12.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £20.00
Bin no.: 1644
Cherry red in colour with intense aromas of spices and herbs such as thyme and bay leaf along with abundant ripe red fruits. The palate is juicy, medium bodied, and very well balanced.
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2014
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties:
94% Merlot,
4% Syrah
2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light -
abv: 14.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The Estate Collection Reserva range represents the purest expressions of each grape variety and are characterised by vibrant aromas and flavours. The Merlot is a blend of 94% Merlot, 4% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon all from the Colchagua Valley.
The average age of the vines 15 years, at an elevation of 190 metres above sea level. The soil is a composition of sandy clay.
A mixed of hand and machine harvesting.
The berries were destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks,matured in stainless vessels concrete tank and 20% oak. Matured for 6 months in French oak barrels with a light filtration before bottling.
Gran Reserva Chardonnay
2016 Vintage
Cellars: £15.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £23.00
Bin no.: 1650
A clean, bright greenish-
Country: Chile
Region: Casablanca Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2016
Colour: White
Grape Varieties:
94% Chardonnay
6% Viognier
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 12.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The Gran Reserva wines are made using grapes from a specially selected vineyard site located in the Casablanca Valley. Viticulture in the Valley is possible largely because of the oceanic influence where warm summer days, cool night combined with sea breezes and fog ensure the grapes develop slowly attaining full ripeness.
The average age of the vines 15 years, The soil is Granitic
Harvested by hand.
The berries were destemmed and fermented in French oak barrels matured in french oak barrels for approximately 7 months, then finishing with a light filtration before bottling.
Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon
2014 Vintage
Cellars: £14.75
Enjoy in the restaurant: £21.25
Bin no.: 1651
Ruby red with a violet hue. The very fresh nose recalls red fruits such as cassis and sour cherries along with notes of evolution, spice, and fine leather. The palate is medium bodied, fresh, and vibrant with very good fluidity leading to a persistent, deep, and pleasing finish.
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2014
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light -
abv: 14.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The Gran Reserva wines are made using grapes from specially selected sites within Viu Manent’s estate and are defined by their greater complexity, elegance and balance. The Cabernet Sauvignon is from old vines on the San Carlos Vineyard located close to town of Cunaco.
The average age of the vines 100 years, at an elevation of of 190 metres above sea level. The soil is a composition of sandy clay with a yield 9 T/hec
The grapes were harvested by hand
The berries were destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks, matured in French oak barrels. Matured for 11 months in French oak barrels with a light filtration before bottling.
Secrets Viognier
2014 Vintage
Cellars: £15.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £23.00
Bin no.: 1660
Light greenish-
Food Recommendation:
Singular and aromatic wine with aromas of white flowers, apricots, and an exotic note of cherimoya. This is a white with structure and tremendous personality, which allows for great versatility when pairing with different dishes such as stews, turkey, grilled chicken, or even stuffed calamari.
Serve at 10º–12ºC.
Country: Chile
Region: Casablanca Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2016
Colour: White
Grape Varieties:
85% Viognier
15% A Secret
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 14.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The Secret de Viu Manent wines are made in a modern style and make the most of the primary fruit characteristics of each grape variety. Whilst the dominant grape variety is expressed on the label, 15% of the blend of each wine is kept a closely guarded secret.
The grapes were hand picked March 12–15, 2014.
The grapes were whole cluster pressed, and alcoholic fermentation took place with native yeasts over the course of 3 weeks at 16º–20ºC. The wine was then held on its fine lees for approximately 10 months with periodic stirring to obtain greater silkiness and volume.
The wine is unoaked
Secrets Carmenere
2016 Vintage
Cellars: £15.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £23.00
Bin no.: 1662
Intense cherry red colour with aromas of fresh fruits such as plums and cherries with a touch of black pepper and fresh-
Tremendous versatility at the table, ideal with chicken or lamb curry, Latin American dishes, and pastas with meat sauces.
Serve at 16º–17ºC.
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2016
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties:
85% Carmenere,
15% A Secret
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light -
abv: 13.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The Secret de Viu Manent wines are made in a modern style and make the most of the primary fruit characteristics of each grape variety. Whilst the dominant grape variety is expressed on the label, 15% of the blend of each wine is kept a closely guarded secret. The labels were created by Chilean artist Catalina Abbott and each is an interpretation of a secret. Carménère was thought extinct but was rediscovered in Chile where it
delivers its maximum expression. This carménère is from Viu Manent's El Olivar vineyard, located near the town of Peralillo.
The grapes were hand picked April 25–28th .Vinification techniques: The grapes were destemmed and crushed into a stainless steel tank, where they underwent a 3-
Alcoholic fermentation took place with native yeasts at 26º–28ºC with 4 short daily pump-
Oak:42% of the blend was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels. The remaining 58% was held in stainless steel and concrete tanks for greater fruitiness and freshness in the final blend.
AGING POTENTIAL Drink now or hold up to 5 years.
Gran Reserva Malbec
2017 Vintage
Cellars: £15.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £23.00
Bin no.: 1652
Deep and intense cherry red in colour with a violet hue. The elegant nose stands out for its aromas of red fruits, sour cherries, and berries with a subtle note of blonde tobacco that lends complexity.
The palate offers notes of wild blackberries accompanied by voluptuous, elegant tannins that lead to a long and generous finish.
CELLARING POTENTIAL -
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2017
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties:
92% Malbec,
6% Syrah,
2% Cabernet Franc
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light -
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The Gran Reserva wines are made using grapes from specially selected sites within Viu Manent’s estate. They are defined by their greater body and complexity whilst maintaining elegance and balance. The Malbec is from the San Carlos Vineyard located close to Cunaco where old vines produce grapes of great quality and concentration. The climate is characterised by warm summer days with cool nights and cooling breezes from the Pacific Ocean and winds from the Andes.
The average age of the vines 25 years, at an elevation of of 190 metres above sea level.
Variety: 92% Malbec, 6% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc.
Harvest: The grapes were harvested between the last week of March and the first week of April, 2017.
The grapes were destemmed, crushed, and deposited into stainless steel tanks, where they underwent a 4-
Fermentation was very gentle to prevent “over-
The wine was aged in French oak barrels and then lightly filtered and bottled.
Oak: 85% of the wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The remaining 15% was aged in stainless steel tanks, concrete eggs, and foudres to provide greater freshness and fruitiness in the final blend.
Secrets Malbec
2014 Vintage
Cellars: £14.75
Enjoy in the restaurant: £21.25
Bin no.: 1663
Intense violet colour. The nose is very expressive, complex, fresh, and very fruity with aromas that recall plums, sour cherries, and violets, with subtle notes of spices. The palate presents tremendous volume with a structure of tannins that react with saliva, inviting another sip. The finish is long and persistent.
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2014
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties:
85% Malbec,
15% A Secret
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light -
abv: 14.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The Secret de Viu Manent wines are made in a modern style and make the most of the primary fruit characteristics of each grape variety. Whilst the dominant grape variety is expressed on the label, 15% of the blend of each wine is kept a closely guarded secret. The labels were created by Chilean artist Catalina Abbott and each is an interpretation of a secret. This Malbec is from Viu Manent's El Olivar vineyard, located near the town of Peralillo.
The average age of the vines 15 years, at an elevation of 200 metres above sea level. The soil is a composition of geologic origin and rocky. The grapes were harvested by hand.
The berries were destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Matured for 8 months in Stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels with a light filtration before bottling.
Secrets Sauvignon Blanc
2014 Vintage
Cellars: £14.75
Enjoy in the restaurant: £21.25
Bin no.: 1661
This wine is very light, almost clear greenish-
Country: Chile
Region: Casablanca Valley
Producer: Viu Manent
Vintage: 2014
Colour: White
Grape Varieties:
85% Sauvignon Blanc
15% A Secret
Status:
Still, Vegetarian, Vegan,
sustainable environmental
management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 14.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by Catalan immigrant Miguel Viu Garcia and his sons Agustin and Miguel Viu Manent. They are one of the longest established producers in the region. Initially the family focused on a negociant wine business however, in 1966 they fulfilled a long held ambition and bought the Hacienda San Carlos de Cunaco and the vineyards in the Colchagua Valley from which they had long sourced their wines. The estate included 150 hectares of noble, pre-
Today their passion for their family heritage and stewardship of the land drives them to produce wines with character that express their origin and individual growing season. Their vineyards are all located in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. They also source grapes from selected Casablanca vineyards for some of their white wines.
The Region
The Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley is located in the southern most portion of the Rapel Valley in central Chile. It is approximately 140 kilometres south of Santiago and is one of Chile’s most well known wine regions particularly for its full-
Colchagua is a transversal valley running east-
Historically vineyards were planted on the gentler slopes but newer plantings, including Viu Manent’s El Olivar vineyard, are on steeper gradients. Apalta, in the Santa Cruz area, is a steep bowl-
The Vineyards:
Viu Manent wines are made with estate grown grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley. The winery's 254 hectares are divided among 3 vineyards: San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar. Ten percent of the white grapes come from selected Casablanca Valley vineyards, a cool coastal region.
San Carlos Vineyard
Since 1995 the Colchagua Valley is sub-
Altitude: 240 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Deep medium fertility topsoil with a loam to clay-
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese.
White Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier.
Average Vine Age: 40 years plus
La Capilla Vineyard
Seeking new terroirs on which to establish vineyards to bring additional richness and new characters to their wines. La Capilla, located in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua Valley, was acquired as virgin land in 1992 and planted by Viu Manent.
Altitude: 230 metres above sea level
Soil Type: Low fertility limestone soil, slightly undulating.
Red Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec.
Average Vine Age: 16 years
El Olivar Vineyard
Viu Manent's newest vineyard planted on steep slopes (up to 45% gradient) in the west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo area. The whole site covers 325 hectares but no more than 70 hectares will be planted to vineyard. The remaining land has been set aside and is a nature reserve for native flora and fauna.
Altitude: Between 150 and 280 metres
Soil Type: A low fertility 'pied mont' soil with a clay texture.
Varieties: Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Mourvedre, Grenache, Tempranillo and Tannat.
Average Vine Age: 9 years.
Vineyard: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. The first is on the Fundo San Carlos property near Cunaco, where the blocks average 22 years in age. The second is in the Litueche zone just over 20 kilometers from the Colchagua coast, which lends freshness, natural acidity, and aromatic intensity to the wine.
The Soil: Cunaco presents alluvial soils with a sandy-
Litueche has granitic soils with good depth and drainage.
Climate: The 2017–2018 season began with a cold and rainy spring, which allowed a delay to irrigating until November. The cool temperatures through mid-
Budbreak was very even, which helped the phenological stages of the grapes. It was a rather damp season, which resulted in slower and later ripening. The Cabernet Sauviognon grapes were harvested an average of 1–2 weeks later than in a normal year.
Harvest: The grapes from the San Carlos Vineyard were picked February 26–27, and those from Litueche were hand picked March 4–6.
Vinification:
The Secret de Viu Manent wines are made in a modern style and make the most of the primary fruit characteristics of each grape variety. Whilst the dominant grape variety is expressed on the label, 15% of the blend of each wine is kept a closely guarded secret. The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards located in different sectors of the cool Casablanca Valley. One is located beside the town of Casablanca and the other is in Las Dichas, approximately
The average age of the vines 9 years, The soil is granitic, at an elevation of 300 metres above sea lavel, with an average yield of 11.3T/ hec
Harvested by hand. The berries were de stemmed, pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks and left on their lees. Maturation was for 2 -
