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Mayu Malbec Reserva

Mayu Malbec Reserva

$22.99

Viña Mayu was established in 2005 in the Elqui Valley, the first quality wine producer to enter the wine business in the region since 1998. Mauro Olivier was one of the pioneers, planting vines and sourcing grapes from the different vineyards in the valley. He started working in his family vineyards for table grape production at a young age; years later he began working in Pisco production (the national Chilean spirit, made from white wine). In 2000, he planted the first Carménère and Syrah vines in the valley. 5 years later, in 2005, he decided it was time to embark on his own wine project, under the Mayu label. Mayu is an ancient INCA name for the Milky Way, literally meaning "creek of stars", and it is one of the best places on Earth for stargazing. The region lies 400 km (250 mi) north of Santiago, at the southern end of the Atacama Desert in the Coquimbo region, and rises to 2000 metres above sea level. These are great value wines produced from what is effectively a high-altitude desert. The hot arid climate allows for good ripening while the cold desert nights help preserve acidity.

 

 

750ml ml

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Region:Chile > Elqui Valley
Vintage:2019
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Giorgio Flessati has won numerous awards for his magician-like talents as a winemaker in the challenging Chilean area of the Elqui Valley. The vines grow at an astonishing 650 meters (2,132 feet)! The results are magical indeed: Malbec may be Argentina's claim to fame but Mayu's high-altitude vineyards are suited to this grape. On the nose, it offers rose petal, violet, loganberry and white pepper notes, while the palate displays succulent blackberries and an appetizing spiced game finish. Lush but not jammy, with great purity. Pair with lamb, steak, burgers, and roast beef.

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