Odfjell Vineyards

Odfjell Vineyards Orzada Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

91 points

James Suckling

About

Odfjell wines come from a family-owned winery committed to making vibrant organic wines of the highest quality that express the unique personality of the vineyards by following principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture.

Terroir

Maipo Valley (33° 32’25’’ S), 405 m above sea level. The climate is temperate to
hot with a nine-month dry season and an annual rainfall of 260 mm. Temperatures are hot during the day, cold at night, and influenced by coastal breezes.

Vinification

The grapes were handpicked, and the bunches were destemmed but not
crushed. The whole berries then underwent a four-day cold maceration at 14°C
prior to fermentation in 40,000-liter tanks using selected and native yeasts,
followed by a 10-day post-fermentation maceration at 25°C. Malolactic
fermentation took place spontaneously in tanks.

Tasting Notes

The complex nose offers aromas of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, plums and tobacco. The refreshing palate has a pleasing acidity and round tannins with notes of dried plums and chocolate on the finish.

Food Pairing

Red meats. Barbeque, braised Lamb Shank with mint sauce and rustic potatoes, pulled pork sandwich with BBQ sauce.

Appellation

Maule Valley

Winemaker

Francisca Palacios

Sizes Available

750 ML

Awards & Recognition