{"title":"Morandé | Maipo Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_2_01777ec7-88a2-475d-99fb-3fb0cdfff757.jpg?v=1549741306\" alt=\"Morandé Vineyards in Chile's Casablanca Valley\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePablo Morandé, previously the winemaker for Concha y Toro, had already made such wines as Don Melchor, Chile’s first icon wine, before he decided to create his own eponymous label Morandé in 1996.  It was no surprise that within a short period of time this new venture had found recognition both domestically and internationally with the Wine Enthusiast magazine naming Morandé as \"Winery of the Year\" in 1999 and Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Magazine naming them \"Vineyard of the Year\" in 2002. Pablo was also named \"Best Winemaker of the Year\" twice in three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Morandé is part of Grupo Belén, one of Chile's largest and most successful wine groups. Pablo Morandé continues to be involved with the winemaking duties alongside the talented and highly respected award winning winemaker Ricardo Baettig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorandé was the pioneer of the Casablanca Valley, where Pablo Morandé was the first to recognise the unique attributes and potential of this cool-climate region. They also led the way in reviving old viticultural regions such as Maulé and Itata, working with old, dry-farmed bush vines and unconventional varieties such as Carignan, País, Cinsault, Grenache and Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe constant desire to find areas that best suit each grape variety has led Morandé to diversify their vineyards between different valleys and therefore, each wine comes from a specific, single valley. The two main estates are Belen Estate in the Casablanca Valley and Romerol Estate in the Maipo Valley. The other three estates are located in the Cachapoal Valley, Curico Valley and Maipo Valley. The state-of-the-art winery is based in the Rapel Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morandé Pionero Reserva range is of incredibly high quality for entry level wines and the examples from Casablanca Valley are undoubtedly some of the best wines in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORANDÉ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"morande-pionero-merlot-reserva","title":"Morandé Pionero Merlot Reserva 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Morandé Pionero Merlot Reserva is made from grapes grown in Chile's Maule Valley wine region. Partially aged in oak for six months this Merlot displays a wonderful aroma of black fruits, fresh herbs and cinnamon spice. Medium-bodied, the palate is fresh and juicy with notes of vanilla, cloves, and chocolate that lead into a long finish with well balanced fine tannins.[#intro]Great value Merlot perfect with Italian dishes, lean red meats, white meats and poultry...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morandé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22658086207546,"sku":"A23MORANDEPMR-1","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/PioneroMerlotBT.jpg?v=1738320188"},{"product_id":"morande-pionero-sauvignon-blanc-reserva","title":"Morandé Pionero Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the Morandé Pionero Sauvignon Blanc Reserva are sourced from the Maule Valley region close to the Andean foothills. The proximity to the mountains generates a microclimate that enables the production of very fresh and highly aromatic grapes. Once at the winery the grapes are pressed and the juice is decanted at a low temperature to obtain a very clean must. The wine is held on its fine lees until bottling to preserve its freshness and increase creaminess and volume on the palate. The Pionero Sauvignon Blanc Reserva is brilliant light yellow in colour that displays citrus fruit aromas , green apple, white peach and pears, harmoniously combined with wild flowers and herbal notes. 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Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, the wine is fined with egg white and decanted for two months before being bottled unfiltered. Intense cherry red in colour the aromas offer fresh red and black fruits with a light touch of spice such as cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla that lend outstanding complexity. The palate is agile and expansive with great volume and flavour. The strength and elegance of the Cabernet Sauvignon lend it great character, while the Cabernet Franc contributes delicious tannins and dark chocolate and the Carignan freshness and sour cherry notes. 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Morandé's VIGNO is an outstanding wine blended from Carignan and Syrah both from the same sixty year old vineyard. The Carignan dominates the wine's composition with its magnificent contribution of sweet and sour cherries, violets, intense tannins and refreshing acidity. The Syrah adds its black forest fruits, together with its subtle smoked aromas, spiced with vanilla and dark chocolate. 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The final wine displays classic Cabernet aromas of black fruits and blueberries, plus red fruits such as cherries and raspberries complemented by sweet notes of vanilla and fresh tobacco. The palate is fruity with dark chocolate and coffee, good structure, medium body and a pleasing finish.[#intro]A well-made expression of Reserva Cabernet from Chile's Maule Valley...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morandé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31464815951939,"sku":"A22MORANDEPCSR-1","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/PioneroCabResBT.jpg?v=1740840873"},{"product_id":"morande-pionero-carmenere-reserva","title":"Morandé Pionero Carménère Reserva 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Morandé Pionero Carménère Reserva is made from fruit sourced from Chiles Maule Valley. A portion of the wine is aged in oak barrels for 6 months prior to bottling. 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The result is a Chardonnay that is citrusy in character with fruity notes recalling pear, green apple, and fresh pineapple. On the palate this medium bodied wine is fresh, fruity, and well balanced with a creamy lingering finish. [#intro]A fresh and fruity style of Chardonnay from the Colchagua Valley in Chile...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morandé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31465793486915,"sku":"A24MORANDEPRCH-1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/PioneroChardonnayBT.jpg?v=1732557793"},{"product_id":"morande-late-harvest-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Morandé Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is only in special years that Morandé are able to produce the Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc. The combination of rain that affects the harvest during the ripening and gathering of the grapes, followed by cold misty days permits the slow development of noble rot (botrytis). This, together with late harvesting, helps deliver the unique flavour of this wine that is characterised by its intense aromas, luscious sweetness and superb concentration of flavours. This is a bright, gleaming, golden yellow wine with exuberant aromas and flavours of crystallised fruit, magnolia, papaya and honey. The wine is sweet in the mouth , silky smooth and complex. Served very cold it is the perfect accompaniment for desserts, páté and Roquefort cheese. 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It was vinified in open-topped oak tanks and aged in French oak foudres for 12 months. Ruby red in colour the Vitis Única Pinot Noir offers aromas of raspberry, fresh cherries and rose petals. The palate is intense, very fruity, floral and slightly spicy with an elegant, complex and lengthy finish. 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Bright yellow in colour, it stands out for its aromas of citrus fruits, such as grapefruit and limes, as well as light notes of fresh herbs such as lemon verbena. It is very citrusy, fresh, juicy intensely fruity and mineral on the palate, with great volume and long finish. 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