Natura Cabernet Sauvignon
β³ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1β4 years of the vintage release to appreciate its fresh, fruit-forward character.
π½οΈ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, traditional beef empanadas, roasted portobello mushrooms
β¨ Technical Specifications
Emiliana's Natura Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant testament to the estate's pioneering dedication to organic viticulture in Chile's Central Valley. The Natura line is crafted to reflect the purest, most unadulterated expression of the grape, grown in harmony with the surrounding ecosystem. Sourced from vineyards nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the grapes benefit from a classic Mediterranean climate characterized by warm, sunny days and cool evening breezes. This dramatic diurnal temperature swing preserves natural acidity while allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to develop rich, ripe fruit flavors and smooth tannins. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, utilizing stainless steel fermentation to maintain the bright, fresh character of the fruit, resulting in an approachable, terroir-driven red that honors the vitality of the Chilean earth.
πΎ About the Producer
Established in 1986 by Rafael and JosΓ© Guilisasti, Emiliana underwent a groundbreaking paradigm shift in 1998 under the viticultural counsel of Γlvaro Espinoza, evolving into the world's largest certified organic and biodynamic wine estate. Emiliana manages extensive vineyard holdings spanning Chile's top macro-regions, from maritime-cooled Casablanca and San Antonio in Aconcagua to the warm alluvial terraces of the Central Valley and southern terroirs. The viticultural philosophy centers on holistic agroecology: zero synthetic inputs, active cover cropping, animal integration, and strict alignment with Demeter biodynamic rhythms. In the cellar, head winemaker Noelia Orts preserves pure terroir transparency through temperature-controlled stainless steel, gentle oak aging, and native fermentations. For whites and sparkling expressions, maritime fog and decomposed granitic soils impart electric acidity and pronounced salinity, reflected in single-vineyard benchmarks like Signos de Origen La Vinilla, the precision-driven Novas Gran Reserva whites, and vibrant, unadulterated Natura cuvΓ©es.
π Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
π· ABV
13.5%