Undurraga Altazor Maipo Alto 2020
Undurraga Altazor Maipo Alto
Region: Valle de Maipo, Chile
Vintage: 2020
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Carménère
ABV: 13.5%
An exceptional wine revealing expressive aromatic layers, balanced concentration and wonderful complexity. Deep red fruits and blackberries are layered with cedar, tobacco, graphite and dark chocolate overtones. The structured palate shows depth of flavour and integrated tannins, through to an everlasting finish.
Undurraga is one of Chile’s most prestigious wineries, consistently receiving high scores from top wine critics. Founded in 1885, Undurraga owns 1,350 hectares of estate vineyard in Chile’s premium wine producing areas such as Leyda, Cauquenes and Itata and is certified by Sustainable Wines of Chile. Head winemaker Rafael Urrejola has spent a great deal of time researching and understanding the diversity of Chile’s vineyard sites; the result is the emblematic ‘Terroir Hunter’ range. Undurraga cultivates their vineyards with respect for the environment and follow a philosophy of minimal intervention in the cellar to showcase the terroir. In 2023, Rafael became the first Chilean winemaker to be awarded ‘Red Winemaker of the Year 2023' by the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC).