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Tiny Blocks Cabernet Franc

Calcu · 2022

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Red · 2022

Herbal, expressive Cabernet Franc

Herbal, expressive Cabernet Franc. Blackberry, rosemary, sage and flowers; balanced, elegant and structured with a long fruit finish.

THE PLACE

Marchigüe

Marchigüe

IN THE CELLAR

95% Cabernet Franc; 3% Petit Verdot; 2% Carménère

Small-block selection from granitic-clay coastal vineyards.

FOR THE LIST

Herb-roasted lamb, grilled mushrooms, pork or hard cheese.

The range's most aromatic and savoury red, for buyers who value varietal character over simple fruit sweetness.

THE WINE RECORD

95% Cabernet Franc; 3% Petit Verdot; 2% Carménère

Blackberry, rosemary, sage and flowers; balanced, elegant and structured with a long fruit finish.

Origin / site
Marchigüe
Appellation
Colchagua Valley
Grape variety
95% Cabernet Franc; 3% Petit Verdot; 2% Carménère
Vintage
2022
Alcohol
14%
Style
Herbal, expressive Cabernet Franc
The producer

Calcu works the coastal side of Colchagua's Marchigüe sector, where Pacific breezes moderate warm days and granitic clay soils naturally limit yields. Its gravity-fed winery uses geothermal energy, cutting gas and electricity use while handling fruit gently.

Vineyard & terroir

Marchigüe

Winemaking

Small-block selection from granitic-clay coastal vineyards.

Tasting notes

Blackberry, rosemary, sage and flowers; balanced, elegant and structured with a long fruit finish.

Food & service

Herb-roasted lamb, grilled mushrooms, pork or hard cheese.

Trade positioning

The range's most aromatic and savoury red, for buyers who value varietal character over simple fruit sweetness.