Central Valley – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com Wine Thailand Mon, 25 May 2026 07:37:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-Favicon-iPad-Retina-32x32.png Central Valley – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com 32 32 Casas del Bosque Private Reserve La Trampa https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/aconcaqua/casablanca/casas-del-bosque-private-reserve-la-trampa/ Mon, 25 May 2026 07:29:02 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10606
The origin of “La Trampa” dates back to the early 2000’s, when the dream of the “Great Chilean Cool - Climate Red” began to take shape through an innovative proposal of planting low-yielding Syrah on granitic soils at the top of the hills. Later, advances in topography and knowledge of the vineyards led the team to plant Malbec in the same soils and in another part of the hill facing east, where the best Pinot Noir were already cultivated.
Over the years, experience showed that complementing our Syrah with Malbec and, later, Pinot Noir would give rise to this great wine, achieving a deep finesse and elegance like no other blend from a cold climate.
For more info, visit Casas del Bosque website. VARIETALS 65% Syrah, 30% Malbec, 5% Pinot Noir VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual sugar 1.87 g/l
Total acidity 6.8 g/l

APPEARANCE
Intense violet color with slight blue hues.

NOSE
The aromatic notes are well integrated and form an intense and elegant bouquet.

PALATE
This version of La Trampa is marked by an increasing role of Malbec in the blend and gives a perfumed wine with silky tannins, while the Pinot Noir balances the intensity of the Syrah and Malbec with its lightness.

AGEING
Ageing for 18 months in a mix of first-use, second-use and third-use French oak barrels. 25% of the blend was stored for 18 months in truncated cone-shaped concrete tanks.

PAIRING
Idealy serve d with lamb chops, spicy pork meat or black pudding. Very good with nutty and sharp cheeses like goat’s cheese, but also brie or even smoked blue cheese.

RATINGS

4.3

]]> Almaviva https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/maipo-valley/puente-alto/almaviva/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:01:04 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10109

The name Almaviva, though it has an Hispanic sonority, belongs to classical French literature: Count Almaviva is the hero of The Marriage of Figaro, the famous play by Beaumarchais (1732-1799), later turned into an opera by the genius of Mozart. The label, meanwhile, pays homage to Chile’s ancestral history, with three reproductions of a stylised design, which symbolises their vision of the earth and the cosmos. The label bears the name Almaviva in Beaumarchais’ own handwriting. Two great traditions thus join hands to offer the whole world a promise of pleasure and excellence.

For more info, visit Almaviva website. VARIETALS 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Carmenère, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2020 -  Download Tasting Note 2021 -  Download Tasting Note
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Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
An appealing dark and vibrant ruby color.

NOSE
The nose is pure and layered, displaying a generous and elegant bouquet of blackberry, ripe cassis and wild strawberry, associated to mineral hints and delicate notes of violet, ink, vanilla and dark chocolate.

PALATE
The palateshows outstanding balance, density and structure, roundness and savors. Refined, ripened and coated tannins grant this wine a voluptuous texture, perfectly balanced by a great acidity, as the evolution leaves an impression of length and harmony.

AGEING
20 months in new French oak barrels.

PAIRING
The earthy, dark fruit profile of the wine stands up well to the richness of grilled wagyu, rib eye or game meats.

RATINGS

98pts

98pts

4.5

]]> Mandan Classic Merlot https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/mandan-classic-merlot/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:59:05 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9403 Mandan website. VARIETALS 100% Merlot VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Deep red with a pinkish luster.

NOSE
It has a strong aroma with blueberry, black currant fruity notes and a light mint flavor.

PALATE
It has a pleasant taste, a medium body and supple tannins.

PAIRING
Suitable for Italian food, such as lasagna or pastas with meat sauce. And red or grilled meats in general.

]]> Mandan Classic Cabernet Sauvignon https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/mandan-classic-cabernet-sauvignon/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:46:31 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9397 Mandan website. VARIETALS 100% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby color, wi th a bright luster.

NOSE
Rich aromas, with vanilla, raspberry and cocoa flavors prevailing.

PALATE
Pleasant taste, with medium-bodied and long-lasting tannins.

PAIRING
This wine is perfect for roast beef and main courses in generous sauces.

]]> Mandan Classic Chardonnay https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/mandan-classic-chardonnay/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:43:40 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9396 Mandan website. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2025 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%

APPEARANCE
Pale yellow.

NOSE
Aromas of fresh fruit, specifically bananas, apple and tropical fruit, with good intensity.

PALATE
Fruity on the palate, very ripe, good acidity, lending it a fresh pleasant finish.

PAIRING
Unoaked style, perfect as an appetizer, or with fish and light pastas.

]]> Kalfu Molu Pinot Noir https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/aconcaqua/casablanca/kalfu-molu-pinot-noir/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:45:29 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9390 “where the sun sets”. History tells us that the mapuche saw the stars in the sky over the Pacific Ocean and as the earth was rotating, they would hide in the sea and become starfish. At that time no one knew that the earth was round and turning; back then they believed the stars were falling into the deep darkness of the ocean. For more info, visit Kalfu website. VARIETALS 100% Pinot Noir VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%
Residual sugar 3.17g/l
Total acidity 5.44g/l
pH 3.45

APPEARANCE
Deep and intense ruby red with violet hints.

NOSE
Fruity and expressive, it shows cherry and raspberries notes complemented with soft spicy character and a vanilla touch coming from the oak ageing.

PALATE
Soft and mouthwatering, with notes of red berries flavors and vanilla and cinnamon hints in the long and clean aftertaste.

AGEING
15% of the wine was aged in French oak for 8 months.

PAIRING
Pairs well with pastas and white meat.

RATINGS

3.9

]]> Kalfu Molu Sauvignon Blanc https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/aconcaqua/casablanca/kalfu-molu-sauvignon-blanc/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:27:53 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9387 “where the sun sets”. History tells us that the mapuche saw the stars in the sky over the Pacific Ocean and as the earth was rotating, they would hide in the sea and become starfish. At that time no one knew that the earth was round and turning; back then they believed the stars were falling into the deep darkness of the ocean. For more info, visit Kalfu website. VARIETALS 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12%
Residual sugar 3.26g/l
Total acidity 5.12g/l
pH 3.22

APPEARANCE
Pale green, limpid.

NOSE
Fresh and expressive, citrus and tropical fruit aromas are mixed, such as lime, grapefruit, pineapple and water pear.

PALATE
Vibrant acidity, maintains the freshness characteristic of the variety, where citrus fruits reappear with a mineral finish that adds complexity.

AGEING
After fermentation, the wines is left to rest for four months on its lees.

PAIRING
Ideal as an aperitif, accompany salads, seafood, ceviche and fish.

]]> Kalfu Molu Chardonnay https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/aconcaqua/casablanca/kalfu-molu-chardonnay/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:36:45 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9382 “where the sun sets”. History tells us that the mapuche saw the stars in the sky over the Pacific Ocean and as the earth was rotating, they would hide in the sea and become starfish. At that time no one knew that the earth was round and turning; back then they believed the stars were falling into the deep darkness of the ocean. For more info, visit Kalfu website. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%
Residual sugar 2.37g/l
Total acidity 5.89g/l
pH 3.39

APPEARANCE
Straw-colored yellow.

NOSE
With good tipicity it brings aromas of pineapple, papaya and mango, complemented with gentle notes of vanila and dry fruits.

PALATE
A well-rounded wine with good volume, a concentraded palate but fresh at the same time where vanilla and tropical fruit flavors intermingle. Long and clean finish.

AGEING
About 15% of the wine was aged in French oak for a period of 6 months.

PAIRING
Ideal to accompany fatty fish, pasta and white meats.

RATINGS

3.8

]]> Lapostolle Prelude Apalta (Clos Apalta 3rd wine) https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/lapostolle-prelude-apalta-clos-apalta-3rd-wine/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:38:14 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9226 Prelude is the third wine in the esteemed line up from Clos Apalta, offering a more approachable and youthful expression of the Apalta Valley terroir. Crafted with the same meticulous care as its counterparts, Clos Apalta and Le Petit Clos, Prelude serves as an inviting introduction to the estate's winemaking philosophy. “Prelude of Clos Apalta is a vibrant, fruit-driven red blend, showcasing Carménère’s spice and elegance with a modern, approachable style.” – Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker. For more info, visit Clos Apalta website. VARIETALS 53% Carmenere, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2022  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.58 g/l
Total Acidity 3.69 g/l
pH 3.62

APPEARANCE
Intense and deep inked purple red.

NOSE
Intense nose with spices and blackberry, figs and sweet spices from a well integrated oak.

PALATE
Round palate with volume, concentration of ripe fruit, textured tannins and a long, lasting finish.

AGEING
18 months in French oak barrels, 17% in new French oak, and 83% in 2 and 3 years old used French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Serve this straightforward but enjoyable red with vegetarian dishes; smoked aubergine, couscous or charred Catalan onions served with a red pepper and tomato sauce.

RATINGS

95pts

4.1

]]> Luma Chequén Gran Reserva Red Blend https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/maule-valley/luma-chequen-gran-reserva-red-blend/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:02:36 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8032 Luma Chequén website. VARIETALS 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, 20% Petit Verdot. VINTAGE 2022  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby.

NOSE
Splendid rich red fruit aromas tinged with clove, cinnamon and paprika. Subtle vanilla notes blend with ripe red-plum and cherry aromas on the nose.

PALATE
A spicy complex wine with rich red fruit nose and flavors of cherries, dried prunes and licorice overlaid on spicy oak notes.

AGEING
The wine ages for 12 months in oak barrels and bottled with minimum filtration.

PAIRING
Excellent with red meats, pig with creamy sauces and semi-mature cheeses.

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