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2020 Miguel Torres "Manso de Velasco" Cabernet Sauvignon Curicó Valley

2020 Miguel Torres "Manso de Velasco" Cabernet Sauvignon Curicó Valley

97DS
95JH
95TA
94JS
$64.99

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97

Descorchados

Reviewed January 2024
The vineyard where Manso de Velasco comes from is between Lontué and Molina, in the Curicó Valley. It was planted in 1902 and is probably the oldest cabernet sauvignon vineyard in Chile, or at least one of the oldest. Torres bought this vineyard in 1984 and a year later began vinifying the grapes for what is still its top wine. Despite the warm year, it’s fresh, with a layer of herb and spice aromas, but mainly ripe red fruit. The texture is marked by firm, sharp tannins and the fruit flavors are generous. An excellent Manso, one of the classics in the modern Chilean wine era, it was aged mainly in foudres (78%) and the rest in barrels, all for 28 months.

Professional Reviews

95

James Halliday

Review Date: 07/2024
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Manso de Velasco originates from Lontué in the Curicó Valley, sourced from a vineyard dating back to 1902. Aged for 18 months primarily in foudres (62%), with some time spent in French oak barrels, this garnet-hued wine reveals aromas of currant and balsamic, complemented by hints of blackberry and cherry against a backdrop of cedar. Indulgent and rich due to the growing season, the gravel soils of Lontué imparted a free-flowing, plush texture with a slightly overwhelming palate. This is a classically styled red wine, expertly crafted in a warm and dry vintage. (JH)

95

Tim Atkin

Review Date: 06/2024
A 1902 vineyard in the Curicó Andes, named after Governor Manso de Velasco, is the source of this brilliant varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from the talented Eduardo Jordán. Perfumed and refined, it has mint and rose petal aromas, beautifully judged weight, fine-boned tannins, sappy acidity and layers of graphite, capsicum and tangy bramble and blackcurrant fruit.

94

James Suckling

Review Date: 04/2024
Raw spices, dark cherries and black olives on the nose with a touch of cocoa beans. Fluid and elegant on the palate, with a medium body and a long, nicely chewy finish. Fine-grained and already approachable. (ZS)

Notes

Miguel A. Torres represents the fourth generation of the Torres family of Spain, continuing a winemaking tradition that dates back to the 19th century. Known for his innovative mindset, he helped modernize Spanish wine by introducing international grape varieties and improving winemaking techniques. He also expanded the family business internationally, establishing vineyards in Chile and California. One of his most important Chilean wines is the Manso de Velasco. First created in 1985, it was the flagship premium wine of Torres in Chile and helped introduce new standards like aging in oak and bottle maturation. Manso de Velasco is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the Curicó Valley, particularly from very old vines, some over a century old. The vineyard itself has deep historical roots, and the wine is named after José Manso de Velasco, the founder of the city of Curicó.

Details

OriginChile
Type/VarietalCabernet Sauvignon and Blends
SKU1997247