Look For 💲 = Deeper Discount applied in Cart!
2018 CALCU FOTEM VALLE DE COLCHAGUA CHILE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Colchagua Valley · Cabernet Franc

2018 CALCU FOTEM VALLE DE COLCHAGUA CHILE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Red WineRed WineCork ClosureCork Closure

🚚 Ground Shipping Included on ANY Mixed 12 or 15 bottle Cases to Many States

$55.00

$29.00

Out of Stock

MasterPass & Wine Club Members Get Free Ground Shipping on 6+ Bottles (Where Available)

Product Details

VarietalCabernet Franc
RegionColchagua Valley
ProducerCalcu
Vintage2018
Size750ML
ABV14%
WinemakerRodrigo Romero
EnclosureCork Enclosure

Professional Ratings

92

James Suckling

A fresh, medium-bodied red with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry leaf and oyster shell. Firm, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Structured and refined. Drink or hold.
93

Tasting Panel

A muscle-bound red with an intense entry of dark chocolate, violets, and blackberry. The tannins are smooth yet sturdy, creating a plush mouthfeel. Notes of espresso and sandalwood are earthbound and generous.
95

Descorchados

The granitic soils in Marchigue tend to produce extremely tannic wines, and although we have nothing agains that (it’s nothing that the right food or some time in the cellar can’t fix), in this case, we’re surprised that a cabernet, a variety rich in tannins, shows such softness in its texture. According to winemaker Rodrigo Romero, the key lies in the quality of the grapes, which are harvested early with firmer skins that don’t give up their tannins as easily during fermentation. That, in addition to delicate extraction, makes this a silky cabernet full of red fruits with spicy and herbal tones and offering delicious varietal clarity. It’s elegant and subtle, a cabernet that’s sophisticated like few others in Colchauga.

About This Wine

More about 2018 Calcu Fotem Valle de Colchagua Chile Cabernet Sauvignon Hurtado family founded Calcu in 2003 in Marchigüe, Chile, located about 85 miles south of Santiago and 16 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Marchigüe's prized terroir, composed of granite stone soils with clay deposits, produces powerful berries with a potent sense of place. Calcu's vineyard team honors and respects this superior microclimate by sustainably farming the land and incorporating diversity with native plants and wildlife. Calcu's Fotem captures the regional terroir and personality of Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the Colchagua Valley's most coastal terroir. This inaugural release highlights the granitic, clay soils and cool sea breeze influences that define this maritime region and delivers Cabernet with lively acidity, vibrant fruit, and spice with persistence and depth.

Customer Reviews

0.0(0 reviews)

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this wine!

Related Products

Sale!
2021 CLOS APALTA LE PETIT CLOS

2021 CLOS APALTA LE PETIT CLOS

Red WineRed WineFarmingFarmingCork ClosureCork Closure

$65.00$55.00

Sale!
2018 ADOBE ROAD BAVARIAN LION VINEYARD CABERNET FRANC

2018 ADOBE ROAD BAVARIAN LION VINEYARD CABERNET FRANC

Red WineRed WineCork ClosureCork Closure

$68.00$65.00

2020 CHÂTEAU DES EYRINS CRU MONPLAISIR  BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR

2020 CHÂTEAU DES EYRINS CRU MONPLAISIR BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR

Red WineRed WineFarmingFarmingCork ClosureCork Closure

$28.00

2016 ESPRIT de PAVIE BORDEAUX

2016 ESPRIT de PAVIE BORDEAUX

Red WineRed WineFarmingFarmingCork ClosureCork Closure

$35.00