House of Morande
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked beef short ribs
✨ wine.spec_sheet
House of Morandé represents the pinnacle of Viña Morandé's winemaking, conceived as a tribute to the visionary spirit of founder Pablo Morandé. This iconic red blend is primarily sourced from the high-density, old-vine San Bernardo vineyard in the Maipo Valley, nestled within Chile's historic Central Valley. Here, alluvial soils rich in gravel and the cooling influence of the Maipo River and Andean drafts create an ideal microclimate for slow, balanced ripening. The wine is crafted with meticulous fruit selection and aged for nearly two years in French oak foudres and barrels, followed by extensive bottle aging. This traditional yet innovative approach yields a wine of immense structure, elegance, and complexity, characterized by deep dark fruit, refined tannins, and a distinct mineral backbone that reflects the classic Maipo terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.