Tarapacá
Tarapacá Gran Reserva Etiqueta Azul Red Blend
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.3
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Tarapacá Gran Reserva Etiqueta Azul Red Blend is made by Viña Tarapacá in the Maipo Valley of Chile. The wine is a blend of carefully selected red grape varieties grown in the estate's vineyards, which have all thrived in the different vineyards they are grown in. The winemaking process is focused on highlighting the best of each variety before blending them together resulting in a wine that is rich, complex, and full-bodied. The wine boasts a deep ruby color and aromas of ripe black fruit, spices, and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied with firm tannins. This wine is perfect for those who appreciate the craft of blending and the quality results it can bring.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This red blend from Tarapacá Gran Reserva Etiqueta Azul offers an intense bouquet of ripe black fruits, such as blackcurrant and cherries, with intensely spicy notes of black pepper and clove.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with a solid tannic backbone and balanced acidity that carries through to the long finish. Drink with grilled meats over the next 8 years.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Tarapacá
Region: Central Valley
Reigning supreme in terms of production, Chile's Central Valley is the workhorse of the Chilean wine industry. Spanning from Maipo Valley in the north to Maule Valley in the south, it's a massive winegrowing area known for its diverse offerings.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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