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Reserva Especial, the first Maycas del Limarí range, was launched in 2007. From then on, it has reaped the highest praise from wine media all over the world.
These wines strive to express the freshness and minerality that are so characteristic of their northern origin.
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VARIETY: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
VINEYARD: Quebrada Seca, Limarí Valley.
HARVEST: March 2, 2011.
SOIL: Colluvial and Alluvial, with sandy clay loam. Poor in organic matter, with round and cubic stones, calcareous elements and good permeability.
CLIMATE: Semiarid with coastal influences.
AGING: In stainless steel tanks for 6 months.
COLOR: Clean and bright light yellow with green hues.
AROMA: Citric with subtle peach and pineapple notes. Mineral in the background.
PALATE: Dense and round. Long sensation of minerallity, fruits and freshness.
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Oysters and fish. -
VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay.
VINEYARD: Quebrada Seca, Limarí Valley.
HARVEST: March 21 - 31, 2009.
SOIL: Colluvial, sandy clay loam, poor in organic matter, with round stones, calcareous elements and good permeability.
CLIMATE: Semiarid with coastal influences.
AGING: In French oak barrels for 11 months. After the aging in barrels the wine was aged for 5 months in the bottle.
COLOR: Clean and bright light yellow, with green nuances.
AROMA: Mineral and citric with subtle notes of yellow apple and hazelnuts.
PALATE: Fresh and mineral, smooth and juicy with long and pleasant aftertaste.
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Smoked salmon and shrimps with creamy sauce. -
VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir.
VINEYARD: San Julián, Limarí Valley.
HARVEST: February 26, 2010.
SOIL: Alluvial, with red clay loam. Poor in organic matter, with round stones, calcareous elements and good permeability.
CLIMATE: Semiarid with coastal influences.
AGING: In burgundy French oak barrels for 12 months, plus 4 months of bottle aging.
COLOR: Medium intensity ruby red.
AROMA: Raspberries, blueberries, red and black berries, with subtle notes of vanilla and hazelnut.
PALATE: Oily, with soft and velvety tannins and an amazing freshness and minerality.
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Sealed tuna, cream cheese, mushroom risotto and dry fruits. -
VARIETY: 100% Syrah.
VINEYARD: San Julián, Limarí Valley.
HARVEST: May 12 - 14, 2009.
SOIL: Alluvial, clay to clay-loam, poor in organic matter, with round stones, calcareous elements and medium permeability.
CLIMATE: Semiarid with coastal influences.
AGING: In French oak barrels for 18 months. After the aging in barrels the wine was aged for 6 months in the bottle.
COLOR: Bright intense dark ruby red with purple nuances.
AROMA: Blueberries and blackberries aromas, accompanied with black pepper, dark chocolate and coffee.
PALATE: Deep and voluminous mouth feeling, with a fresh and long pleasant finish.
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Red meat and lamb, with seasoned sauces. -
VARIETY: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah.
VINEYARD: Nueva Aurora, Limarí Valley.
HARVEST: May 6 - 12, 2008.
SOIL: Colluvial, slope, clay-loam. Poor in organic matter, with round and cubic stones, calcareous elements and good permeability.
CLIMATE: Semiarid with coastal influences.
AGING: In French oak barrels for 16 months. After the aging in barrels the wine was aged for 8 months in the bottle.
COLOR: Bright ruby red.
AROMA: Complex aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries and cherries. Spicy notes, with touches of chocolate and coffee.
PALATE: Gently and soft full-bodied density, with a fresh and long pleasant persistence.
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING: Red meat and lamb seasoned with pepper and herbs.
