Viña Errázuriz leads the rankings on Descorchados guide
In the 22nd version of Descorchados Guide, the most in uential wine guide written by Chilean wine journalist Patricio Tapia which recognizes the best exponents of Chile, Viña Errázuriz stands out among the best wines in the rankings of the publication.
9POINTS6 9POINTS6 Don Maximiano Las Pizarras Chardonnay Founder’s Reserve 2017 & Pinot Noir 2018
Between the Las Pizarras Chardonnay is consolidated within “The Best Red Blends” for second year in a row. “The Best Chardonnay” for the third time.
The wines from the Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua Alto and Max ranges were also recognized with high scores, over 93 points, strengthening the winery’s long path in this publication.
www.errazuriz.com “We always wanted to develop our valley in its full and it was a long process to achieve it, we had to study the terroir for many years to understand it, go in depth in its di erent areas and challenges. Nowadays, we are doing an honest interpretation of the place, of what Chile is, and in speci c, the Aconcagua Valley.”
Francisco Baettig, Winemaker Director of Viña Errázuriz
GREAT RECOGNITIONS
Las Pizarras Chardonnay 2018 once again was positioned among the best white wines of the guide, also getting important recognitions as The Best Chardonnay and The Bests of Aconcagua, with 96 points.
In addition, its equivalent, Las Pizarras Pinot Noir 2018 also was awarded with 96 points, positioning among the The Best Pinot Noit of Chile.
Both wines come from the Aconcagua Costa appellation, costal area of the Aconcagua Valley, located 12 km from the Paci c Ocean.
www.errazuriz.com Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve¸ Viña Errázuriz’s agship wine had an outstanding participation in the latest version of the guide with numerous recognitions. In its version 2017, was awarded with 96 points, reaching to be among the The Best Red Blends and The Best of Aconcagua. With this extraordinary 2017 vintage Viña Errázuriz celebrates its 150 years anniversary, the culmination of a history dedicated to a philosophy of excellence and innovation.
“The extraordinary 2017 vintage of Don Maximiano captivates with aromas reminiscent of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, and carefully complemented with soft notes of cocoa and clove. Of a wide entrance, it is a generous wine, with good tension and juiciness that provide freshness, framed by mature tannins that marvelously surround the mouth, along with a long and very pleasant persistence.”
Francisco Baettig, Winemaker Director of Viña Errázuriz
www.errazuriz.com OTHER RECOGNITIONS
VINTAGE POINTS RANKING
Kai 2017 95 Best Aconcagua Best Carmenere
Villa Don Maximiano 2017 95 Best Aconcagua Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2018 95 Best Aconcagua Best Pinot Noir
La Cumbre Syrah 2017 94 Best Aconcagua Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay 2018 94 Best Aconcagua Best Chardonnay
Aconcagua Costa Sauvignon Blanc 2019 94 Best Aconcagua Aconcagua Costa Syrah 2018 94 Best Aconcagua Aconcagua Alto Carmenere 2018 94 Best Aconcagua The Blend Collection Red 2017 93 Best Aconcagua Max VIII 2017 93 Best Aconcagua Max Sauvignon Blanc 2019 93 Best Aconcagua Max Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 92 Max Chardonnay 2018 91 Max Pinot Noir 2018 91
About Descorchados Patricio Tapia is a journalist, wine critic for Revista Wikén (El Mercurio Newspaper) and international specialized magazines, including Decanter and Wine & Spirits. He is also the author of Descorchados Guide since 1999. Currently, its guide is published in Spanish, Portuguese and English, with distribution in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay. For this edition, Patricio tasted over 1,700 wines from 260 Chilean wineries during two months.
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