Being so close to the ocean, climate is Casablanca Valley's primary distinguishing characteristics. The hills to the west are hardly high enough to protect the valley from morning fog and ocean breezes. The Pacific Ocean off Chile's central coast is cold, its waters fed by the Humboldt Current, so those breezes almost always moderate the warm valley temperatures.
These factors, combined with somewhat sandy and shallow soils, result in low yields of grapes that often are among the last to be picked in Chile, as much as 30 days after the Maipo Valley, in fact. White wines from these grapes have well-developed flavours and wonderful aromas held together by firm natural acidity.
Vina Casablanca, named after the valley in which it is situated, was founded in 1992 as a sister company to the Santiago based Vina Santa Carolina. The aim was to build modern winery facilities to exploit the great potential of this cool-climate area. The result was a great success; Vina Casablanca was awarded Chile's “Winery of the Decade” at the end of the 1990's. The operation is now overseen by wine maker Andres Caballero, previously with Montes where he had specific responsibility for their 'Alpha' range.
Vina Casablanca:
Las Condes Chardonnay Reserva features an intense combination of fruity aromas such as pear, figs, pineapple and bananas. On the palate, this fruity, fresh and well-balanced wine features ripe tropical fruit and a soft, mild buttery texture, with hints of vanilla and toffee..
Las Condes Rosé is vibrant pink in colour with amazing floral aromas and a distinct freshness to its strawberry character.
Las Condes Cabernet Sauvignon has ripe cherry and black currant with chocolate and pepper aroma, enhanced by sweet spices and vanilla and cinnamon notes. This full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon offers a perfect balance between fruit and oak, ripe and soft tannins and a lingering finish.
Code / Product / Vintage: White Wine |
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| 3046 | Las Condes Reserva Chardonnay | 2009 | |
Rosé Wine |
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| 3048 | Las Condes Cabernet Rosé | 2010 | Screw Cap |
Red Wines |
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| 3049 | Las Condes Carmenere | 2009 | |
| 3047 | Las Condes Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva | 2008 | |
| 3025 | Santa Helena Selection Pinot Noir | 2008 | |
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