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Wine Reviews: Concha y Toro > Terrunyo
Terrunyo
Tended by the
winemaker's attentive hand, each varietal grows and ripens within its own
particular Terruńo (the Spanish word for the French concept of terroir), an
exceptional piece of land in the heart of the very best vineyards of Concha y
Toro. Each Terrunyo varietal originates from a unique, specific vineyard in
which the microclimate, the chosen grape stock, a select piece of soil and the
expert hand of man interact magically in a metaphysical conjunction, which
creates perfect harmony and delivers unrivaled quality.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Region: Pirque Vineyard, Maipo Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Carmenere
5% Merlot
Production Technique: Harvested by hand in April. The wine is aged in new and
used French oak barriques for 14 months followed by an additional 8 months in
the bottle.
Description: Color: Deep red.
Bouquet: Black ripe fruits, concentrated leather, chocolate and graphite are all
in a perfect balance.
Taste: Dense and warm, firm tannins with a sweet after-taste, a long persistence
of chocolate and dry fruit.
Alcohol Content: 14%
Total Acidity: 5.51 g/l
Deep, intense and ruby-red in color, with shades of leather and chocolate
skillfully intermingled with dark fruits. Great character and finesse. This wine
is mainly defined by its great elegance and sophistication.
This wine is an excellent accompaniment to leg of lamb with spicy sauces, blue
cheese, Gruyere and Emmentaler. Click here for a suggested food match and
recipe.
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CARMENERE
Region: Block 27, Peumo Vineyard in Rapel Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: 85% Carménčre
12% Cabernet Sauvignon
3% Cabernet Franc
Production Technique: Harvested by hand in April. The wine is aged in new and
used French oak barriques for 13 months followed by an additional 8 months in
the bottle.
Description: Color: Dark, deep red.
Bouquet: Hints of berries, chocolate, cigar box, pepper and mineral notes.
Taste: Tasty and full-bodied with a bright, deep red color. It is an elegant,
powerful wine which lingers in the mouth.
Alcohol Content: 13.9%
Total Acidity: 5.74 g/l
Bright, deep red in color; exhibits hints of chocolate, pepper and mineral
notes. Tasty and full-bodied, with strong tannins imparting the particular style
of this very unique varietal which grows virtually nowhere else.
Enjoy this wine with red meats, cheeses, pastas and wild rabbit. Click here for
a suggested food match and recipe.
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SAUVIGNON BLANC
Region: Block 30, El Triángulo Vineyard, Casablanca Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Production Technique: Harvested by hand in March. Aged in stainless steel over
light lees for six months and another 2 months in the bottle.
Description: Color: Pale greenish yellow
Bouquet: Fresh and mineral aromas with straw notes. Concentrated. Gooseberries
aromas.
Taste: Fresh flavors with firm acidity, savvy, flinty, honeysuckle. Long
persistence.
Alcohol Content: 13%
Total Acidity: 6.92 g/l
Grapes were selected from Lot 30 in our El Triangulo vineyard, in the Casablanca
Valley, where the ocean influence allows for slow ripening. This, in turn,
helped 100% of the flavors of this aromatic variety to build up on the grape
skin. The gravelly soil with a permeable layer is very favorable. The
south-facing hillside location is perfect for this variety. Exhibits the unique,
powerful, assertive character and distinctive style of cold-climate, New World
Sauvignon.
Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect accompaniment to fresh seafood,
shellfish, and sushi.
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Terrunyo
CONCHA Y TORO
Shiraz Cachapoal Terrunyo 2004
Alluring aromas of dark cocoa and plum sauce pull you into this dark, ripe,
full-bodied Syrah, with the muscular structure carrying the toast, black
currant, fig and tar notes. Big, smoky finish, but also plenty of fruit. Drink
now through 2009. 1,100 cases made. –JM
Score: 92
Release Price: $38
Country: Chile
Region: Rapel
Issue: Sep 30, 2006
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CONCHA Y TORO
Syrah Peumo Terrunyo 2005
Very rich and detailed, with lots of freshly shaved vanilla, warm fig cake,
currant confiture, mocha and loam flavors that glide over round, well-embedded
tannins. The long finish lets black tea and licorice notes chime in. A flashy
style--and this pulls it off. Drink now through 2010. 1,200 cases made. –JM
Score: 91
Release Price: $37
Country: Chile
Region: Rapel
Issue: Aug 31, 2008
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CONCHA Y TORO
Cabernet Sauvignon Pirque Terrunyo 2005
Taut for now, with a concentrated core of red currant, aged tobacco, cedar and
shaved vanilla waiting to emerge from behind the sinewy tannins. Long, minerally
finish. Let this settle in. Best from 2009 through 2012. 1,700 cases made. –JM
Score: 91
Release Price: $37
Country: Chile
Region: Maipo
Issue: Aug 31, 2008
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CONCHA Y TORO
Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Terrunyo 2007
Lean and bracing at first, with flint and lime notes, this slowly opens to show
more gooseberry, chive flower and sea salt flavors that ripple through the
lengthy, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2009. 8,800 cases made. –JM
Score: 90
Release Price: $29
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: May 15, 2008
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CONCHA Y TORO
Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Terrunyo 2006
Offers nice citrus peel, mineral and floral flavors, with straw and sweet pea
lingering on the steely, lengthy finish. Nicely done. Drink now. 6,600 cases
made. –JM
Score: 89
Release Price: $25
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: Apr 30, 2007
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CONCHA Y TORO
Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Terrunyo 2005
Lots of lively pea, chalk, lemon zest and herb flavors with a chiseled,
minerally finish. Very tasty. Drink now. 7,500 cases made. –JM
Score: 90
Release Price: $25
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: Jul 31, 2006
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