# Tarapacá Biodiversity Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah (2021)

- **Producer:** Viña Tarapacá
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- **Region:** Maipo Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black pepper, blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, cedar

## About this wine

The Tarapacá Biodiversity Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah is a red wine from Viña Tarapacá, located in Chile's Maipo Valley. This wine is part of a line that highlights the producer's dedication to biodiversity and environmental conservation on their Fundo Rosario Estate. The estate, referred to as 'El Clos Natural del Valle del Maipo,' spans 2,600 hectares and is managed with sustainable practices aimed at preserving local flora and fauna. Viña Tarapacá, established in 1874, has a long history of winemaking in the region and is part of the VSPT Wine Group, holding certifications for environmental management and sustainable wine production.

## Interesting facts

- The estate is known as 'El Clos Natural del Valle del Maipo'.
- The winery actively restores native flora and fauna.
- Andean foxes and hawks are residents of the estate.
- The wine is certified Vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure, with medium-plus body and balanced tannins, makes it well-suited for richer dishes. Its fruit-forward character can complement savory meats, while its acidity helps cut through fattier components, creating a harmonious balance on the palate.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for the Tarapacá Biodiversity Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah begins with the selection of grapes. The varieties are crushed, and the skins macerate with the must for 24 hours before fermentation. Fermentation occurs separately for each grape variety in stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an eight-month aging period in French oak barrels of varying toast levels. Viña Tarapacá employs sustainable viticultural practices, focusing on biodiversity and environmental stewardship throughout its operations.