2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Don Ercilla
Chile
An award winning wine that's as epic as the poetry it's named for
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Don Ercilla
Cabernet Sauvignon
The war between the Mapuche and the Spanish crown raged across Argentina in the final decades of the sixteenth century. From the conflict emerged the epic poem “La Araucana.” Written by a Spanish nobleman who ended up praising the Mapuche, the poetry was born from struggle. Like the poem, wine is born from struggle. The best wines come from soils that limit water, forcing them to work to grow the grapes. This wine is full-bodied, with beautiful tannins, blackcurrant, and mint freshness. Hints of chocolate and a ripe acidity make it as elegant as “La Araucana.” It’s easy to say that a wine this good is bottled poetry. It recently took home a Bronze medal from the 2018 International Women's Wine Competition.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Don Ercilla
Cabernet Sauvignon
The war between the Mapuche and the Spanish crown raged across Argentina in the final decades of the sixteenth century. From the conflict emerged the epic poem “La Araucana.” Written by a Spanish nobleman who ended up praising the Mapuche, the poetry was born from struggle. Like the poem, wine is born from struggle. The best wines come from soils that limit water, forcing them to work to grow the grapes. This wine is full-bodied, with beautiful tannins, blackcurrant, and mint freshness. Hints of chocolate and a ripe acidity make it as elegant as “La Araucana.” It’s easy to say that a wine this good is bottled poetry. It recently took home a Bronze medal from the 2018 International Women's Wine Competition.
WINE REGION:
Chile
In recent years, Chile has increasingly produced incredible wines of exceptional value. With a setting influenced by the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Atacama Desert and even Antarctica, Chile is a diverse land with rocky foothills, lush valley floors and cool coastal zones. Chile gained international renown for its New World take on classic Bordeaux varieties. Interestingly, it's an obscure red Bordeaux variety—Carménère—that has become Chile's signature grape. But other Old World varieties do equally well in Chile; Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have all become mainstays of Chilean wine, exhibiting impressive levels of quality and balance in the country's distinct terroirs.
WINE REGION
Chile
In recent years, Chile has increasingly produced incredible wines of exceptional value. With a setting influenced by the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Atacama Desert and even Antarctica, Chile is a diverse land with rocky foothills, lush valley floors and cool coastal zones. Chile gained international renown for its New World take on classic Bordeaux varieties. Interestingly, it's an obscure red Bordeaux variety—Carménère—that has become Chile's signature grape. But other Old World varieties do equally well in Chile; Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have all become mainstays of Chilean wine, exhibiting impressive levels of quality and balance in the country's distinct terroirs.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Pastrami, Flank Steak, Grilled Chicken
Pairs well with…
Pastrami, Flank Steak, Grilled Chicken
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Pastrami, Flank Steak, Grilled Chicken
Pairs well with…
Pastrami, Flank Steak, Grilled Chicken
TASTING NOTES:
Oak
Blackcurrant
Mint
The whole winemaking process for the Don Ercilla was about showing elegant fruit with balanced color and tannins. The slow fermentation allowed for a full integration of spices, with an expression of eucalyptus mixing with the dark and red berries. Try this Chilean red with complex meat dishes, the nuanced structure can handle some pretty tough pairings!
TASTING NOTES
Oak
Blackcurrant
Mint
The whole winemaking process for the Don Ercilla was about showing elegant fruit with balanced color and tannins. The slow fermentation allowed for a full integration of spices, with an expression of eucalyptus mixing with the dark and red berries. Try this Chilean red with complex meat dishes, the nuanced structure can handle some pretty tough pairings!
AWARDS:
Don Ercilla
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2018 Denver International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2018 Global Wine Awards
AWARDS
Don Ercilla
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2018 Denver International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2018 Global Wine Awards
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Don Ercilla
In the mid-1500s, Alonso de Ercilla wrote “La Araucana.” This epic poem is a first-hand fictionalized account of the long-running conflict between colonial Spaniards and the Mapuche people of Chile, in which Ercilla portrays the native Araucanians as the champions. This literary work has become a national symbol of heroism and pride in Chile. At Don Ercilla, we too pay homage to the people, the culture, and the land worth fighting for. Working in the historic Maule Valley, it is our passion to craft wines that reflect Chile's character, unforgettable stories, and passion for life.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Don Ercilla
In the mid-1500s, Alonso de Ercilla wrote “La Araucana.” This epic poem is a first-hand fictionalized account of the long-running conflict between colonial Spaniards and the Mapuche people of Chile, in which Ercilla portrays the native Araucanians as the champions. This literary work has become a national symbol of heroism and pride in Chile. At Don Ercilla, we too pay homage to the people, the culture, and the land worth fighting for. Working in the historic Maule Valley, it is our passion to craft wines that reflect Chile's character, unforgettable stories, and passion for life.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Don Ercilla
In the mid-1500s, Alonso de Ercilla wrote “La Araucana.” This epic poem is a first-hand fictionalized account of the long-running conflict between colonial Spaniards and the Mapuche people of Chile, in which Ercilla portrays the native Araucanians as the champions. This literary work has become a national symbol of heroism and pride in Chile. At Don Ercilla, we too pay homage to the people, the culture, and the land worth fighting for. Working in the historic Maule Valley, it is our passion to craft wines that reflect Chile's character, unforgettable stories, and passion for life.