Colinas de Ranquil
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of vintage release to capture its bright, youthful fruit and distinctive rustic charm.
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Charcuterie boards, roasted pork loin, grilled lamb chops
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Hailing from the historic Itata Valley in southern Chile, Morandé's Colinas de Ranquil is a tribute to the country's deepest viticultural roots. The wine is crafted from ancient, dry-farmed, head-trained País vines grown on the rolling granitic hills of the Ránquil commune. País, introduced by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century, was long relegated to bulk wine, but pioneering projects like this have revitalized its reputation. Grown in the cool, coastal-influenced climate of the Sur region, these centenarian vines yield a red wine of remarkable character. Morandé utilizes traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques to preserve the grape's rustic elegance, showcasing wild red berries, earthy minerality, and a distinct herbal complexity that reflects the local dry-forest terroir.
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Founded in 1996 by pioneering winemaker Pablo Morandé, Viña Morandé is a trailblazing Chilean winery renowned for its innovative spirit and commitment to expressing the country's diverse terroirs. Headquartered in Pelequén within the O'Higgins Region, the estate is celebrated for Morandé's historic role in introducing cool-climate viticulture to the Casablanca Valley. The winery employs a forward-thinking production philosophy, utilizing traditional large oak foudres, concrete eggs, and clay amphorae to craft highly expressive, minimal-intervention wines. Their acclaimed portfolio spans from the iconic, estate-grown Bordeaux-style blend House of Morandé to the terroir-driven Gran Reserva and Terrarum lines, showcasing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Sauvignon Blanc. The official estate is located at Ruta 5 Sur, Km 122, Pelequén, Malloa, O'Higgins, Chile, and more information can be found at https://www.morande.cl.