EL PRINCIPAL MEMORIAS

El Principal Memorias 2015

“The balsamic and aromatic 2015 Memorias was a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 3% Syrah with 15% alcohol and an élevage of 16 months in French barriques, 50% of them new. So, it’s a ripe, heady and generously oaked blend in a commercial style, with a round palate with glossy tannins and a faint bitterness in the finish.” – 90/100, Wine Advocate: Robert Parker

VARIETIES: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 3% Syrah
REGION: Chile / Central Valley / Maipo Valley
AGEING: 16 months in French oak
GUARDING POTENTIAL: 10 years ±
SERVE: Serve at 16ºC – 18ºC
FITS TO: Goes great with Patagonian Lamb cooked Asado Al Palo, on a spit or stick next to a fire
VIVINO: Average 4.3 ★★★★✰

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Memorias | Range | Viña El Principal

Memorias was created in 1999, in homage to four centuries of written history since the Picunches, the native people of the lands where our vineyards grow today, welcomed the Spanish conquerors, giving rise to a totally new culture.

The symbol of Memories is the “spiral of life” which represents the circle of life understood as the permanent movement generated by experiences. This symbol is present in all ancient civilizations and represents evolution and constant development. Likewise, Memorias is an assembly of a perfect balance between structure and balance and whose complexity increases with each year of evolution in the bottle. Carefully prepared to preserve the intensity and freshness of its fruit, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend includes different percentages of other French varieties: Petit Verdot to increase its acidity and freshness; Syrah for its spicy notes; Carmenere for the intensity of color, red fruit and round tannins; and Cabernet Franc for its intense flavors and aromas. The resulting wine is fresh, with delicate layers of soft tannins—an assembly that faithfully expresses the unique terroir of Alto Maipo.