Chocalán is a new, ultra-modern winery with a distinct style of its own that is rushing to the top of the new world. The winery is located in Santa Eugenia de Chocalán, a small town near Melipilla (70km from Santiago). The management of the winery is still led by founder Guillermo Toro and Aida Toro Harnecker. In short, family plays an important role in the development of Chocalán. The winery is located on one of the hills where the vineyards are planted in the shape of an amphitheatre. Guillermo Toro and his family take care of the most privileged territory, combined with careful care of the vineyards, resulting in a production of optimal wines that you can find in every Viña Chocalán bottle.
Ruby red color with purple reflections when young. Impressions of black cherries, blackberries, wild strawberries and fine herbs. After some maturing time, secondary flavors such as cocoa and green pepper also emerge. Just like Merlot, it has a nice round and friendly character, but with more herbs and a typical fine accompanying bitters. Medium body and smooth final.
Deep attractive ruby red. Black cherry, cassis and licorice with spicy notes, framed by well integrated tannins. lLng and intense finish. AWARDS: 90 points from the Chilean wine club La CAV - La Club de Amantes del Vino.
Brilliant and deep ruby red color. Powerful and expressive nose, sweet and spicy. Ripe red fruity aromas and jam. Great personality and structure. Well bodied, soft and firm tannins, very high ageing potential. Creamy, with anisette notes, melting together with smokey hints and bitter dark chocolate in it's linguering finish.
AWARDS: Gold at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 91 pts from Descorchados, the wine guide for wines from South America, 92 pts Chilien La Club de Amantes del Vino, gold from Tastings.com, 92 pts James Suckling, 92 pts Wine & Spirits, 95 pts Tim Atkin 2020.
Bright violet color. Black berries with flowery scents and red fruit, complicated by peppery top note. Soft and velvety in the mouth, concentrated with textured and complexity. Finishes fresh and long. AWARDS: Gold medal Sommelier Wine Awards 2018
Deep ruby color Rhubarb, red cherries and peppery spice flavors are complimented
by mushrooms and other earthy aroma's . Well concentrated with a full, yet soft mouth feel. Fresh and juicy during it's deep and linguering finish.
