At a glance

Producer

Viña Errazuriz

Region

Aconcagua Valley, Chile

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$18-$30 USD

Tasting profile

Black cherry, cassis, plum, cedar, subtle green pepper, vanilla, and fine oak spice.

Evolution: Fruit softens and integrates with tertiary (cedar, tobacco, earth) notes, tannins mellow.

At peak: Balanced, harmonious, complex with rounded tannins, developed cedar and savory notes.

Structure

Acidity

Medium to medium-plus

Tannins

Firm, pronounced but ripe

Alcohol

13.5%-14.0% ABV

Aging potential

Medium; can age up to 8-10 years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2028

Optimal window

2024 to 2030

Current status

Youthful and primary

Current condition

Vibrant, structured, with marked tannins and fresh fruit

The wine's notable structure, acidity, and fruit concentration allow it to mature gracefully, developing added complexity and smoothness from around 2025 to 2028.

Food pairing

Grilled steak, roast lamb, hard cheeses, mushroom risotto, rich pasta dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To soften tannins and allow the wine's aromas to open due to youth and concentration.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Drip irrigation for water efficiency; solar panel energy at winery; integrated pest management; biodiversity corridors; lightweight bottles and recycled packaging; waste and water recycling programs.

Viña Errazuriz is nationally and internationally recognized for its sustainability leadership: robust water and energy conservation practices, vineyard biodiversity, and eco-friendly packaging. Their certifications denote verified sustainable farming and environmental management. While not organic or biodynamic, their practical, science-based sustainability and global leadership in environmental programs place them as one of South America's more responsible large producers. The main carbon consideration is shipping to distant markets, as local distribution would be more carbon efficient.