Cariñena "Telurico," Wildmakers - 2016

Name: Cariñena "Telurico," Wildmakers
Brand: Wildmakers
SKU: 44132
Price: 29.99 USD
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Item # 44132 750mL

This wild red wine came together as a collaboration between José Miguel Sotomayor (a native Chilean from a winemaking family) and Luca Hodgkinson (from Priorat). The vines of Cariñena are over a 100 years old giving depth, concentration that holds up to the aromas of oak from the French oak aging.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Country

Chile

Region

Maule

Producer

Wildmakers

Grape Variety

Carignan

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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