Miguel Torres Manso de Velasco Cabernet Sauvignon

A tribute to Manso de Velasco, Governor of Chile during the colonial period. A brave, enterprising man, known for his strength on the battlefield, and founder of the city of Curicó, where these vines grow. The Finca Manso de Velsaco estate is exclusively given over to Cabernet Sauvignon, which produces this intense, deep-colored wine. This wine is made using only grapes from vines that are over 115 years old. Its 2006 harvest was chosen as Chile’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon by Descorchados, Patricio Tapia’s wine guide.

Tasting note: Intense dark ruby color. Exquisite aroma with the classic notes of small black and red fruits. Herbal nuances such as lemon verbena and bay leaf. Palate of great elegance, with enveloping and soft tannins, long fruity and spicy accords that are complemented towards the end with fine notes of wood.

Winery: Miguel Torres
Appellation: Curico Valley
Average age of vines: The vines are among the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the world, over 120 years old.
Farming Methods: Organic, sustainable
Maturation: N/A
Soil: The soil has a sandy loam texture with a high percentage of differently sized, round stones or pebbles, which indicates the historical presence of flowing surface water, such as stream, very nearby. It’s pH is slightly acidic, and the soil contains little organic matter; a low-fertility soil.
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Orientation: Elevation: 232 meters above sea level; Distance from the Andes Mountains: 13 Kilometers (9 miles)
Vineyard Size: 10 ha (24 acres)

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Miguel Torres Manso de Velasco Cabernet Sauvignon 2018	93 Vinous The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Manso de Velasco in the Curicó Valley was 60% aged in 11% new barrels and 40% in foudres. Vivid garnet in color. The bold aromas include potent black currant notes along with sour cherry, herbs and hints of pepper. Intense in the mouth, with grippy tannins, good flavor and mild freshness followed by oaky aromas. Best drunk in a couple of years when it has settled down. 92 James Suckling Notes of dark plums, cherries, wild berries, earth, ink, mocha and cedar. Full-bodied with sinewy tannins and fresh acidity. Compact and concentrated with a velvety texture and a ripe, spicy and supple finish. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink or hold.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
Miguel Torres Manso de Velasco Cabernet Sauvignon 2019	93 Vinous The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Manso de Velasco hails from a vineyard planted in 1902 in Lontué, Curicó. Sixty percent was aged for 18 months in foudres. Dark garnet red in hue. The mild balsamic aromas feature precise redcurrant, menthol and blueberry notes over a fine layer of cedar. Rich and expansive in the mouth, the palate draws its energy from the juicy, finely grained flow, which ends with lingering fruit and oak notes. The old vines ensure a well-balanced wine. 93 Wine Spectator This finely chiseled, late-release red offers a tight band of grilled rosemary, petrichor and mineral notes. Layers of blackberry and cassis show sneaky but lingering length, finishing with notes of gingerbread around well-integrated tannins. Drink now through 2034. 1,115 cases made, 200 cases imported. 94 James Suckling #83 Top 100 Wines of Chile. A fresh, vibrant nose with lots of quince, tomato leaf, and cassis. Fine twists of flowers and cocoa powder. Juicy and polished on the palate with a medium to full body. Elegantly and naturally rendered, with an expressive, polished finish. Tannins are creamy and tight. Drink now or hold.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet