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Terrunyo
Terrunyo comes from the selection of a specific block of our best vineyards, in which we have identified a unique and complex character in each variety selected. This line included the first ultra-premium Carmenere, becoming a benchmark for the Chilean wine industry.
Winemaker
Ignacio Recabarren
Ignacio Recabarren has clearly earned his place as a major reference in the Chilean wine industry. His spot-on perspective and pioneering vision have served him well over the years and have led him to such successes as discovering Casablanca Valley’s privileged conditions for growing white grapes and leading Amelia to becoming Chile’s first ultra-premium Chardonnay. He has also played a major role in positioning Carmenere as the country’s signature variety and in achieving its international prestige through Terrunyo Carmenere and Carmín de Peumo, Concha y Toro’s icon Carmenere.
Ignacio Recabarren holds a degree in agricultural engineering from the Catholic University of Chile and joined Concha y Toro in 1995, after a successful career both in Chile and abroad. He participated in crushes at Tyland Vineyards in Mendocino County, California, as well as at Château Maucaillou, Château Margaux, and Château Lafitte in France. He also lived in New Zealand for two and a half years, during which time he worked for Morton Estate, Matua, and Cloudy Bay wineries, among others.
Currently oversees four wine ranges: Trio, Terrunyo, Amelia and Carmín de Peumo, the winery’s icon Carmenere.
Origin
Terrunyo Cabernet Sauvignon (Andes)
Domain of Origin (D.O.): Pirque, Maipo Valley
Origin: Block Las Terrazas, Pirque Viejo Vineyard, Maipo Valley.
Soil: Maipo River south shore. Alluvial origin, stony, poor in nutrients and, due to its elevated sub-soil gravel content, highly permeable. This soil fosters scarcely vigorous plants and, therefore, concentrated and ripe grapes.
Climate: Semi-arid Mediterranean, the Andes Mountains and close-by Maipo River exert strong influences. Marked day-to-night temperature variation favors good fruit concentration and intense aromas.
Terrunyo Carmenere (Entre Cordilleras)
D.O.: Peumo, Cachapoal Valley
Origin: Block 27, Peumo Vineyard, Cachapoal Valley.
Soil: Deep clay-loam, alluvial origin. The considerable proportion of clay helps retain water and administers it in small doses to the plants, a cycle that is conducive to achieving appropriate Carmenere ripeness.
Climate: Sub humid Mediterranean, with warm days and cold nights. The nearby Cachapoal River has a cooling effect, especially on summer nights. This encourages a more phased ripening process.
Terrunyo Syrah (Costa)
D.O.: Casablanca, Casablanca Valley
Origin: Block 3, Los Boldos Vineyard, Casablanca Valley.
Soil: Red clay, poor in organic matter and quite permeable with very good drainage because the vineyards are planted on hillsides with a southeastern exposure, and the combination helps balance the vines.
The soils are colluvial in origin with red clay in the first 35 cm, followed by decomposed rock (alterita) and granitic soil.
Climate: Coastal. With summer high temperatures of 27–28°C and lows of 2°C. Key factors are the cool sea breezes, the early morning fog and the wind, all of which help to produce more intense varietal flavours and aromas.
Terrunyo Riesling (Costa)
D.O.: Casablanca, Casablanca Valley
Origin: Block 6, Los Boldos Vineyard, Casablanca Valley.
Soil: Red clay, poor in organic matter and quite permeable with very good drainage because the vineyards are planted on hillsides with a southeastern exposure, and the combination helps balance the vines.
The soils are colluvial in origin with red clay in the first 35 cm, followed by decomposed rock (alterita) and granitic soil.
Climate: Coastal. With summer high temperatures of 27–28°C and lows of 2°C. Key factors are the cool sea breezes, the early morning fog and the wind, all of which help to produce more intense varietal flavours and aromas.
Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc (Costa)
D.O.: Casablanca, Casablanca Valley
Origin: Block 5, Los Boldos Vineyard, Casablanca Valley.
Soil: Red clay, poor in organic matter and quite permeable with very good drainage because the vineyards are planted on hillsides with a southeastern exposure, and the combination helps balance the vines.
The soils are colluvial in origin with red clay in the first 35 cm, followed by decomposed rock (alterita) and granitic soil.
Climate: Coastal. With summer high temperatures of 27–28°C and lows of 2°C. Key factors are the cool sea breezes, the early morning fog and the wind, all of which help to produce more intense varietal flavours and aromas.
Awards
- Riesling 2011: ”Best Other White”. | Annual Wine of Chile Awards | Jan. 2012
- Sauvignon Blanc 2010: 93 pts. | Wine & Spirits | October 2011
- Carmenere 2008: 93 pts. | Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate | February 2012
- Carmenere 2007: 95 pts. | Wine & Spirits | February 2011
Pairing
With Cabernet Sauvignon
- Red meats like lamb, game such as rabbit, grilled, roasted or dressed with intense sauces that have a touch of acidity (with tomato or wine) or herbs like rosemary, thyme and bay leaf.
- Perfect with most cheeses.
With Carmenere
- Dishes with exuberant spice, fresh herbs or slight peppery sauces.
- All kinds of grilled meats with spicy or sweet-and-sour dressings.
With Sauvignon Blanc
- Oysters, shellfish and fish in light white wine or lemon dressings.
- Spicy and aromatic food with curry, coconut milk or soy sauce.
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