2020 Los Vascos Carmenère ‘Cromas’ Gran Reserva
Cromas Carmenère, with Chile’s signature grape variety, has captured the breadth and ruggedness of its environment, with the unique red hues of the Andes Mountains to the ocean beyond. Its dense, dark purple juices can be found like ink marks on the hands of their growers. Its aromatic palette is as wide and generous as nature itself.
sustainably-farmed, hand-harvested, 50% in French oak barrels over 12 months
- Tasting Notes Blackberry, plum, roasted bell pepper, red chili, fresh green herbs, smoke, coffee beans
- Variety Carmenère
- Region Chile
- Volume 750 mL
- Alcohol Volume 14.5%
- Table Talk Cromas is derived from the Greek word for colour. At Los Vascos, they see colour as the language of nature. "Every tone, every shade, every nuance is a message here. As growers, years of careful observation have taught us to read the signs that nature sends us, to guide our daily actions and choices."
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At Viña Los Vascos, agriculture is important to us but we do not only grow vines. We dream of transforming our vast territory into a balanced ecosystem where man and nature coexist in harmony.We are free in spirit. We combine Chilean traditions with the know-how of DBR Lafite to produce wines in our image.
HISTORY
In the 18th century, a Basque family was the first to plant vines in this lush region of central Chile. When we acquired Viña Los Vascos in 1988, we were among the first European families to purchase a vineyard in the region.
Extensive studies were carried out to identify the best terroirs, the vineyards were restructured, and the bodega was restored to meet the new quality requirements for wine-making and ageing.
LOCATION
Viña Los Vascos is located in the Central valley of Chile, in the Colchagua region, between the Andes and the Coastal Mountain Range, 200 km south of Santiago.
It is a secret that the locals have known for generations: the land of Viña Los Vascos has an ideal microclimate: plenty of sun and water, semi-arid soil, and no frost, thanks to the influence of the Pacific Ocean. The perfect conditions to produce exceptional wines.
Surrounded by mountains at the foot of Mount Cañeten, the property covers 3,600 hectares, 640 of which are planted with vines, making it one of the largest wineries in the region.
Located 150 m above sea level and only 40 km from the coast, the vineyard benefits from the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean. This particular location between two major climatic influences – the cooling Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes to the east – creates a microclimate with a strong contrast between hot, dry days and cool, wet nights.
The soil of Viña Los Vascos is of volcanic origin. Three main types can be distinguished: weathered granite, clay, and shale. The heart of the property, at the bottom of the valley, is made up of sand and clay alluvium left by the erosion of the neighbouring granitic hills; as well as Tosca, a very hard soil made up of volcanic ash that has been transported by the rivers to the plains and compacted over time.
ONE ECOSYSTEM
We are free in spirit but we do not forget our heritage. Our holistic approach embraces and protects everyone, from our short-legged sheep that eat the weeds without devouring the precious grapes, to our craftsmen who sharpen handmade knives to tend the vines.
The goal of Viña Los Vascos has never been to simply create a productive vineyard, but to develop a unique ecosystem that shows what our local nature and biodiversity can achieve when given the right tools.
The ecosystem of Los Vascos includes:
• A nursery where vine plants and rare species coexist, some of which are used for the production of medicinal plants.
• An olive grove that produces excellent quality olive oil.
• Several hectares of orchards and gardens, from which we use local produce to cook for our guests.
• Woods and forests of eucalyptus, cork oak, oak, and the native quillay, especially plantations of native trees and shrubs to preserve the local flora and fauna.
• A flock of sheep that maintain the pastures, produce natural fertiliser for the vineyard, and provide wool and meat.
• Horses that we traditionally breed and use for surveillance of the property, and to supervise the teams in the vineyard.
• Beehives spread over the property which are an excellent indicator of the quality of the ecosystem.
• Agricultural production of cereals and pulses.
• Several lakes and ponds, some of which are used as a water resource for irrigation. They are also key areas for attracting local birds for their nesting season.
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