Viu Manent, ViBo 'Punta del Viento' 2020

ViBo 'Punta del Viento' 2020 , Viu Manent

Colchagua Valley, Chile

Grape Variety: Grenache 61%, Syrah 22%, Mourvedre 17%

Alcohol: 14.5% ABV

The Story

ViBo is a line of wines that originated from experimentation and innovation at Viu Manent.

The first phase gave rise to the ViBo Limited Edition Malbec as the result of Viu Manent’s long experience with the variety, which led to the adventure of producing a high-end Malbec in the Uco Valley, Argentina.

Until recently, ViBo was Viu Manent’s brand name in Argentina, but the second phase of the project incorporated two blends made in Chile’s Colchagua Valley in Chile, effectively turning ViBo into a line of wines.

Vineyard & Winemaking

The grapes for this wine are from the El Olivar Estate, near Peralillo in the Colchagua
Valley. The vines are 15 years old on average. Soils are Piedmont of geological origin with a 5-10% slope. The very porous, very well drained soil has a well-structured clay-and-gravel first horizon over a layer of weathered alterite with abundant fine root development.

The grapes were harvested between March 14–24, 2020  The grapes were manually selected before being destemmed and crushed into a stainless steel tank, where they underwent a 6-day pre-fermentation cold soak at 8ºC to enhance the extraction of aromas and colour. Alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts occurred at 24–26ºC, with short pumpovers once or twice daily during fermentation to extract only the most elegant tannins, to yield a fruitier, friendlier wine

Tasting Notes:

Intense ruby-red colour. On the nose there are notes of wild fruit like maqui and red currant, accompanied by spiced notes like white pepper. The wine’s palate is fresh, lively, and with a big personality. The firm tannins add a sensation of minerality that lead to a pleasant, persistent finish. 

Cellaring & Service

Cellaring Potential: 8 years  

Serving Temperature: 16-18°C

Allergens: This wine contains sulphites