Viña VIK
Milla Cala
2021
- Sustainable
$57.75
About this winery
In this magical place which in the language of the indigenous Mapuche people means, "place of gold" the dream of Alex and Carrie Vik was born. It is in the Millahue Valley that Viña VIK produces wines according to the concept of holism, which best reflects the VIK spirit. In the heart of the Cachapoal valley, the vines are integrated into a landscape of forests. All actions carried out at the estate are inspired by holism: in the environment, in human and social development, and in the...
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Production notes
Manual harvest, followed with spontaneous fermentation spontanée, sur levures indigènes. 20 months in French oak “Barroir” barrels (barrels toasted with oak from our property). Soils are deep, porous decomposed granitic soil with good drainage.
Tasting notes
On the nose, the red fruit of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot intermingle perfectly with the black fruit and spice of the Carmenère, the mineral hint of the Cabernet Franc and the blue floral notes of the Syrah. Milla Cala reveals the most perfect, fine expression and includes all the varieties in our terroir. The Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure, tension and character, while the Merlot delivers a velvety mouthfeel with a silky edge. The Carmenère brings consistent, enjoyable body, while the acidity of the Cabernet Franc generates a symphonic movement of the tannins that closes with the smoothness of the Syrah.
Press reviews
- 93 points -
(Vintage 2021)Alluring notes of dried violet, olive and black cherry lead off in this elegantly textured version, with just a bit of sneaky concentration swelling midpalate around fresh acidity and notes of peppercorn and plum, finishing around well-integrated tannins and hints of apple wood. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2038. 20,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. —AR
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