Creole
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of vintage release.
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Charcuterie boards, grilled pork sausages, roasted chicken
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Part of Via Morand's innovative 'Adventure' series, 'Creole' is a vibrant tribute to Chile's viticultural heritage, celebrating the rustic elegance of ancestral grape varieties. Sourced from old, dry-farmed bush vines in the Secano Interior of the Maule Valley, this blend revives the historic Pas—introduced by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century—and Cinsault, which found a second home in southern Chile in the mid-20th century. The winemaking process utilizes low-intervention techniques, including fermentation in concrete eggs and partial carbonic maceration, to preserve the bright, juicy, and floral profile of the fruit, showcasing the dynamic potential of Chile's oldest terroirs.
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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.