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In the local Mapuche language, Calcu means “magician.”
And indeed, winemakers Alejandro Jofre and Ricardo Rivadeniera
have created a magical “Super Chilean” blend from
the distinctive flavors of Chile’s Colchagua Valley.
Like the bull on the label and the talented young artist who
painted him, Calcu is an exuberant wine with unrestrained possibility.
Rather than being tied to a particular terroir, each vintage
of Calcu is free to reveal a different aspect of the Colchagua
Valley’s dynamic character.
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2009 Calcu Cabernet Sauvignon
This rich and velvety wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Carménère and Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Sauvignon
grapes come from a block located at the foothills of the Andes
at an altitude of 500 meters--one of the highest in altitude
and closest to the Andes in the Colchagua Valley. The soil is
deep, alluvial and well drained because of the stones and gravel.
The Carménère and Petit Verdot come from the Maquis
estate in the central part of Colchagua Valley. Twenty percent
of the blend was aged for 9 months in third-use French oak barrels
while the rest remains in stainless steel tanks.
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2010
Calcu Rosé
The Rivadeniera family always enjoyed drinking quality rosés
at home. Recently, winemakers Alejandro Jofre and Ricardo Rivadeniera
have created their own magical rosé made from 50% Malbec, 40%
Syrah, and 10% Petit Verdot.
This vintage’s bouquet is floral with subtle notes of grapefruit
and spice. The palate is clean, crisp and well balanced with
hints of cherry and wild strawberry. It is a versatile wine
that pairs equally well with goat cheese, seafood, grilled chicken
and delicately seasoned Asian dishes.
Rosés are generally best drunk young.
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2009
Calcu Malbec
Juicy and well balanced, this food-friendly Malbec has excellent
natural acidity and soft, sweet tannins. Barrel ageing gives
it complexity and elegance. Pair with chicken, grilled chops
or salmon.
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2008
Calcu Reserva Carmenere
The wine is made from 100% Carmenere grapes grown between the
Chimbarongo Creek and the Tinguiririca River on the Maquis Estate
in central Colchagua Valley. The vineyard block's two-meter-deep,
well-drained alluvial soil contains gravel, which results in
a wine that has pronounced spice and black fruit aromas and
velvety, bright tannins. This is a silky
Carmenere, with flavors of blackberry, cinnamon and rosemary.
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