Cold and short maceration at 10°C. Fermentation at 23-25°C, after that a postfermentative maceration. 40% of the wine was aged for 3 months in staves.

Nose: Concentrated and complex nose full of raspberry, mint aromas and cassis with an elegant touch of toasted vanilla.
Palate: Firm yet smooth tannins, well balanced and beautiful structure, leaving a long and friendly finish.

Alto Tierruca is a label under Vinedos Marchigue. It is the name of one of the beautiful vineyards located on the coast of the Colchagua Valley, surrounded by forests of fresh pine trees and receives the fresh breeze of the Pacific Ocean. Alto Tierruca is a lively expression of the land from which it comes and the influence of the cold coastal breeze.

Established in 1992 and with over 2,500 hectares of notable vineyards in the premium Colchagua and Curicó valleys, the carefully tended vines across this vast testate comprise 14 different grape varieties. The Errazuriz Ovalle family are not only carrying on the family tradition, but contributing to the industrial progress of Chile by transforming what was previously an area of low commercial value into a thriving community and source of work for thousands of people. In a country well known for the flavor purity of its wines, Errázuriz Ovalle aims to make wines that sing of their grape variety.

This varietal precision, along with the wines’ outstanding freshness and modest alcohols (a factor of Errázuriz Ovalle’s extensive vineyard holdings in Colchagua’s Pacific-cooled coastal hills), show exactly why we were drawn to Errázuriz Ovalle. The valleys are said to have been blessed with near perfect conditions for winemaking, allowing for a viticultural approach where organic techniques are available at every level and wine that shows incredibly pure varietal characteristics. Consistently high quality wines are able to be produced year after year, making wine from this part of the world extraordinarily good value for money.

Red meats, spicy dishes and ripe cheeses such as Gruyere or blue cheese.