Wine information:
Caliterra was established in 1996 as a joint venture between the families of Robert Mondavi and Vina Errazuriz. In January 2004 Vina Errazuriz became the sole owners of Caliterra, at the heart of which is the impressive 1000ha Caliterra Estate. The name Caliterra is taken from 'Calidad' spanish for quality and 'Tierra' - land. The wine making philosophy of Caliterra is to produce fruit driven quality wines. Viña Caliterra is located in the heart of Colchagua, a protected valley southeast of Lago Rapel and adjoining the Apalta Valley, 150 meters above sea level. Crucially a large proportion of this estate, and all new plantings, are on prime hillside sites resulting in high quality fruit and complex wines. The Tributo Carménère is a blend of 91% Carménère, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot. The wine aged in oak barrels, 70% American and 30% French, for a period of fourteen months. In this phase, malolactic fermentation took place. The colour of this wine is deep dark with purple and violet gleams. A fruity aromatic flow distinguishes this variety when produced in a blessed weather like Colchagua’s. In aroma’s, we can feel black plum and nectarine, followed by essences such as tobacco leaves, tea and cedar. On the palate, the wine is complex, elegant, soft and distinguished.