Novas Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah / Carignan Gran Reserva DO 2021 Emiliana Organic

Nutritional information per 100 ml

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturates, protein and salt.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Rooted in France, at home around the world: the red grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon is now found in almost every winegrowing area on earth and, with a total of 200,000 hectares, ranks among the ten most important grapes. Its homeland, however, is the Bordelais, around Bordeaux. Cardinal Richelieu evidently recognised its potential and instructed Abbé Breton in writing in 1635 to plant a large number of vines. Other European countries took a little longer to reach this conclusion, and this versatile red has only been permitted for cultivation in Germany and Austria since the 1980s. A DNA analysis in 1997 clarified the ancestry of this small, thick-skinned grape: Cabernet Sauvignon originated from a crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Uniquely, the wine retains its characteristic aromas of blackcurrant (cassis), liquorice, cedar and vanilla regardless of growing conditions. Such consistency merits the title 'noble grape'. Its concentrated fruit flavour is accompanied by a supporting tannin framework and harmonious acidity. These qualities mean Cabernet Sauvignon is usually found in blends and often in barrique. It is rarely made as a single-variety wine, yet always guarantees intense flavour and a dark colour. Cabernet Sauvignon suits richly flavoured red meat or game.

2019 vintage

92/100 points Suckling
91/100 points Tim Atkin
90/100 points Vinous by Antonio Galloni

A fragrance of redcurrants and peppery notes. Fine-grained tannins on the tongue.

Emiliana

Chile is the oldest wine-producing country in the southern hemisphere. Wine came to the new continent with the Spanish in the 16th century. The favourable climate, with hot, dry summers, and the isolated geographical position between mountains and sea create ideal conditions for organic viticulture. Disease and fungal infections are rare.

In this sheltered enclave between the Andes and the Pacific, young winegrower Alvaro Espinosa produces organic wines of exceptional quality. Behind this lies a great deal of work and an innovative spirit determined to keep ecology at the centre of everything. Like no other, he embodies the application of extensive knowledge gained during his studies to the practice of biodynamic farming. His success rests on a sound training in oenology, acquired during years spent abroad in France and California.

At the modern estate, he works with agricultural engineer Carolina Fernandes to realise his visions for wine. High-quality wines are the reward for this commitment. It is also important that these wines differ distinctly from European wines. Alvaro Espinoza achieves this by planting grape varieties precisely where they can best express their typical character. Careful site selection and Chile's ideal climatic conditions produce terroir-driven wines that make tasting them a special experience. He is an organic winegrower out of conviction. The success and quality of his wines vindicate him. His wines regularly win awards at international tastings.