Curicó Private Reserve Canepa 1995
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NOTE: There may be 1-2 days longer delivery time in remote areas.
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NOTE : All orders from November 15th to December 24th can be returned until January 31st.
Curicó Private Reserve Canepa 1995
The Curicó Private Reserve Canepa 1995 is a red wine produced by Canepa, a Chilean winery established in 1930. This 1995 vintage is classified as a Private Reserve and is crafted exclusively from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes.
The wine originates from Curicó, an area located 130 kilometers south of Santiago within the Valle Central region of Chile. Canepa maintains two of their finest vineyards in this specific area, and the grapes for this wine are specially selected from these distinct parcels.
Following the harvest, the wine is aged in French oak barrels, a traditional production method chosen for this Private Reserve. The final wine is bottled with an alcohol content of 13.5 percent.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Valle Central
Valle Central (Central Valley) is Chile's largest and most significant wine region, stretching over 400 kilometers from the Maipo Valley south of the capital Santiago down to the Maule Valley. Geographically, the region constitutes an enormous valley floor located between the high Andes Mountains to the east and the coastal mountain range (Cordillera de la Costa) to the west. The area encompasses several recognized subregions, including Maipo, Rapel, Curicó, and Maule, which all benefit from the nutrient-rich, alluvial soils consisting of clay, gravel, and silt, deposited over millennia by the rivers from the Andes Mountains.
The climate in Valle Central is predominantly Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. The region's location between the two mountain ranges creates ideal conditions for viticulture. During the day, the abundant sun ensures an optimal ripening of the grapes, while cold air currents from the Andes Mountains at night provide a significant drop in temperature. This large difference between day and night temperatures is crucial for preserving the grapes' natural acidity. Due to the dry summers, the vineyards are highly dependent on irrigation with meltwater from the snow-capped mountain peaks.
The wine tradition in Valle Central dates back to the mid-1500s, when Spanish settlers planted the first vines. Today, the region constitutes the historical and production heart of Chilean wine. The area is especially known for its red wines based on classic French grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Chile's signature grape, Carmenère, but white wine grapes like Chardonnay are also grown. Thanks to the country's natural geographical isolation, the region has historically been spared from the grape phylloxera (phylloxera), which means that many vines in the area grow on their own, original roots.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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