Montsecano and Vina Maitia

Sunfish Cellars
Tasted Sunday, October 14, 2018 by galewskj with 90 views

Introduction

Two terroir-driven producers from Chile.

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

Flight 2 (3 Notes)

  • 2017 Maitia Aupa Pipeño 90 Points

    Chile, Maule Valley

    A beautiful dark ruby pinot noir like color. This is not a highfalutin. Instead, it is purposeful, traditional and terrior-driven. Nice funk on the nose. There is some powdery feminine red fruit. There is also a bit of greenness present, that is more vegetal (not dill or bell pepper). This manages to stay fresh when served at a low temperature. There is a lot going on in this wine. I like the leanness and structure.

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  • 2016 Maitia Carignan Weon

    Chile, Maule Valley

    I am not a fan of carignan, and this bottle did not convert me. The profile seems mellow with slight oak, and then there is cloying fruit on the mid-palate/finish. This wine turned funkier with time in glass, such that is was rather funky vegetal and foul by the end. I am not impressed.

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  • 2017 Maitia Carignan Weon

    Chile, Maule Valley

    I don't get Carignan, and this is no different. Menthol, some red fruit, acid and funk. This seems green and herbal. I love Bordeaux funk but can't tolerate this vegetal funk.

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