{"product_id":"cabernet-sauvignon-vina-maipo-2003","title":"Cabernet Sauvignon Viña Maipo 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by Viña Maipo in Chile. The wine is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, recognized globally as one of the most famous dark grapes for producing structured red wines. While traditionally associated with prominent wine areas such as Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Tuscany, the grape has also established a strong presence in the Chilean terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from the Central Valley (Valle Central), Chile's largest and most significant wine region. Stretching over 400 kilometers from the Maipo Valley south of Santiago down to the Maule Valley, the area forms a vast valley floor situated between the towering Andes Mountains to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. The climate is predominantly Mediterranean, characterized by warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Abundant daytime sunshine ensures optimal ripening of the grapes, while cold air currents descending from the Andes at night create a significant temperature drop. This diurnal shift is crucial for preserving the natural acidity of the grapes. Due to the dry summer conditions, the vineyards rely heavily on irrigation using meltwater from the snow-capped Andean peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Central Valley encompasses several recognized subregions, including Maipo, Rapel, Curicó, and Maule. These areas benefit from nutrient-rich, alluvial soils composed of clay, gravel, and silt, which have been deposited by rivers from the Andes over millennia. The viticultural history of the region dates back to the mid-1500s when Spanish settlers planted the first vines, and today it stands as the historical and production heart of Chilean wine. Thanks to the country's natural geographical isolation, the region has historically been spared from the phylloxera pest, allowing many vines to grow on their original, ungrafted roots. This 2003 vintage is bottled at 750 ml and has an alcohol content of 13.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VIÑA MAIPO LTDA.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57716838695238,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1788_22ec8580-3f4f-4a25-b19b-8fbb13a12d19.jpg?v=1793100433","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/cabernet-sauvignon-vina-maipo-2003","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}