# First Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (2020)

- **Producer:** Vina y Cava Valle Secreto S.A.
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Rapel Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, black cherry, black plum, ripe fruit, blackberry, vanilla, cedar, chocolate

## About this wine

First Edition Cabernet Sauvignon is the inaugural wine from Vina y Cava Valle Secreto, a producer established in 2007 with a focus on quality and affordability. The wine's name signifies its status as the winery's first release, celebrating a balance of grape, oak, and acidity. The grapes are sourced from the Alto Cachapoal district in Chile's Valle Central, an area influenced by the Andes mountains. This region's climate, characterized by warm days and cool nights, contributes to the wine's distinct terroir expression. Vina y Cava Valle Secreto is committed to sustainable practices, holding certification under the Chilean wine industry's National Sustainability Code.

## Interesting facts

- The winery's name, 'Valle Secreto', translates to 'Secret Valley'.
- This wine is the very first bottling from the producer.
- Certified sustainable by the Chilean wine industry.
- Awarded Gold at the Sakura Awards for the 2020 vintage.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust tannins and medium-plus body are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats, helping to cleanse the palate. Flavors of dark fruit often found in Cabernet Sauvignon can harmonize with savory meat preparations.

## Wine making process

First Edition Cabernet Sauvignon is produced through traditional winemaking methods. The grapes are handpicked from the Alto Cachapoal region. Fermentation takes place with temperature control, maintained around 22°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, and then spends a further 12 months aging in bottle. This process is overseen with a commitment to sustainability, as certified by the Chilean wine industry's National Sustainability Code.