Caballo Loco, Apalta Valley Grand Cru Apalta 2023

Caballo Loco Apalta Valley Grand Cru 2023 is a distinctive Chilean red from the celebrated Apalta Valley, combining generous fruit with polished elegance. It forms part of the Caballo Loco legacy, a wine style born from the careful blending of exceptional reserves and renowned for its individuality and character.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep, intense red-violet colour. Its bouquet is expressive and inviting, with aromas of ripe berries complemented by delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet graceful, offering a generous fruit profile and soft, well-integrated tannins. Its balance and elegance make it approachable in its youth, while the concentration and extended French oak maturation should allow it to develop further with careful cellaring over the coming years.

Production
Sourced from Apalta Valley in Chile, a renowned wine-growing area known for producing deeply flavoured and structured reds, the wine is fermented in stainless-steel tanks. The grapes remain in contact with their skins for 21 days, with the fermenting must pumped over three times daily to encourage colour and flavour extraction. The wine is then transferred directly to French oak barrels, where it matures for 24 months.

Food & Serving
A natural match for richly flavoured dishes, this red works particularly well with grilled or roasted red meat, roast pork, sausages and duck. It also pairs nicely with hearty risotto and spicy pasta dishes. Serve slightly below room temperature, around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes before serving to allow the aromas and palate to open fully.

Producer
Caballo Loco is one of Chile’s most distinctive and characterful wine names. Its story began in the cellars of Lontué in the Curicó Valley, where the finest reserves from older vintages were carefully preserved for many years. In 1994, these exceptional wines were brought together, giving rise to a unique style that has become central to Caballo Loco’s identity and reputation.

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