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Clos Apalta
Colchagua Valley, Chile
About this product
Chile's most critically acclaimed red; biodynamic Carmenère-dominant blend from 80-year-old vines in a 30ha amphitheatre. Black cherry, tobacco, mocha and graphite with a 15-20 year horizon.
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Pairings
complement
celebration
Clos Apalta's Colchagua complexity bridges the asado short rib; a Chilean estate wine for the Chilean barbecue tradition
classic
celebration
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beef
Clos Apalta's Colchagua warmth and depth suits the native merquén chilli spice; a Valle de Colchagua terroir pairing
classic
main
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meat
Mocha note in both wine and mole creates depth; tobacco and chocolate in Carmenère align with slow-braised umami.
classic
main
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meat
Carmenère's dark cherry and earthy tobacco notes are ideal for duck's fat richness; smoky graphite echoes the confit preparation.
established
main
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food
Clos Apalta's Colchagua warmth bridges the rustic Valdiviano; a Chilean culinary tradition with the valley's finest wine
established
main
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game
The dark berry depth of Clos Apalta elevates wild boar; a deep red wine demands big flavours
established
main
complement
meat
Black cherry reduction echoes the wine's primary fruit; herbs bridge the Carmenère's tobacco register.
established
main
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cheese
Aged cheese protein and fat soften graphite tannin; umami depth mirrors tobacco complexity in the wine.
established
cheese