Loma Larga Quinteto is a premium wine produced by Loma Larga Vineyards, located in the Casablanca Valley of Chile. The vineyard is known for its unique terroir, which includes cool ocean breezes and granite soils, resulting in wines with a distinct minerality. The winemaking process involves hand-harvesting and careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a blend of five grape varieties, including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, and Syrah, creating a complex and balanced wine with notes of black fruit, spice, and a long finish. Loma Larga Quinteto is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality, elegant wine with a unique character.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Loma Larga Quinteto is a captivating blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, and Petit Verdot.On the nose, it is vibrant and aromatic with notes of juicy blackberry, ripe cherry, and dark chocolate. On the palate, it is medium bodied with a velvety texture and firm tannins. Flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, and baking spices linger on the finish. This is an incredibly complex and balanced wine that is sure to please.
EXPERT RATING
3.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Loma Larga
Region: Casablanca Valley
Situated in the Central Valley of Chile, the Casablanca Valley is a relatively young wine region that has quickly become one of the country's most important wine-producing areas.
The Casablanca Valley was first planted with vines in the late 1980s, making it one of the youngest wine regions in Chile. The region was initially planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, but in recent years, winemakers have begun to experiment with other varieties such as Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Carmenere. The region has quickly become known for its high-quality wines, and it is now one of the most important wine-producing areas in Chile.