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"history in a bottle" high praise for Viu Manent

24 February 2015

Following a visit Chile earlier this year Jancis Robinson MW has published an article on her website called Chile's Revolutionary New Reds. Included are notes on Viu Manent's 2013 Single Vineyard Malbec and ViBo Punta de Viento blend.

The 2013 vintage is not in UK stock yet, for further information please contact us.

Viu Manent, San Carlos Single Vineyard Malbec 2013 Colchagua

17 points

From the century-old San Carlos vineyard, aged for 16 months in French oak. Dark purple. Very rich nose from the Chilean Malbec specialists. There is huge concentration here. And marked acidity but this is counterbalanced by the intricacy and concentration of the fruit. This wine seems underpriced to me if it really is a recommended retail price. This is history in a bottle. Complex but not too heavy. 14.5%

Drink 2015-2021

Viu Manent, ViBo Punta del Viento 2013 Colchagua

16.5 points

El Olivar Vineyard, 71% Grenache, 16% Mourvèdre, 13% Syrah. Healthy crimson. Rich, well-integrated nose. Quite racy structure and dry, savoury finish even if the palate entry is pretty sweet. An entertaining wine (I don’t think I have ever written that before.) 14%

Drink 2016-2020

Source: Jancis Robinson MW, www.jancisrobinson.com, accessed 20.02.2015