2017 Vinedo Chadwick

The vineyard around the family home had produced outstanding red grapes for decades, and Eduardo Chadwick, foreseeing the potential of this unique terroir, convinced his father to convert his beloved polo field into vineyards. In 1992, it was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. Viñedo Chadwick is located 650 m above sea level at Puente Alto in the Maipo Valley, in the southeastern sector of Santiago at the foot of the Andes Mountains along the northern bank of the Maipo River. The 15-hectare vineyard is considered one of Chile’s best terroirs for producing Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional quality. The Mediterranean climate has a long dry season, and rainfall is concentrated in the winter (328 mm), while the high daytime-night time temperature oscillation is one of the main factors responsible for the intense colour of the wines sourced from this zone. The vineyard is located on an old alluvial terrace of the Maipo River, on barely fertile soil with just 40-cm of clay-loam (15%-20% clay content) atop an alluvial layer (70% stone) that provides excellent drainage. This enables an ideal balance of vegetative growth and fruit. The cool morning breezes that blow down from the mountains, the placement of the rows, and the moderate daytime temperatures allow the grapes to ripen to perfection while preserving their freshness and acidity. Vintage Notes A hot season accompanied by low yields delivered wines of outstanding ripeness and extraordinary concentration. Harvesting early in the season produced a Viñedo Chadwick 2017 wine that stands out for its structure, along with the intensity and depth of its fruit. 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot