Viu 1 is a tribute to Viu Manent's founder and is made with the best grapes of Block 4 on the San Carlos vineyard near Cunaco in the Colchagua Valley. The vines in this block are approximately 90 years old. The 2008 vintage is the 8th release of this wine. It was quite an atypical season as a cold spring delayed bud break by 3 weeks but a long warm summer followed with stable temperature levels until late March. These conditions allowed the grape tannins to continue ripening without a large rise in sugar levels.

Tasting note

Intense onyx-purple color with an elegant nose that reveals notes of blackberries, cherries, and plums that intermingle with subtle notes of red tobacco, violets, and spices. The exuberant palate stands out for its freshness, elegance, and concentration of velvety tannins with traces of blackberries, blueberries, and sweet spices that complete its complexity and lead the way to along and unforgettable finish.

Awards and Accolades

Editors Choice - 92 Points

“Deep, earthy and minerally, with tight black fruit aromas, clarity, focus and palpable quality pouring off the bouquet. The palate is layered and pure, with acidic kick, fine tannins and proper weight. With attractive flavors [sic] of dark berries, vanilla and a multitude of spices, this remains the benchmark for Chilean Malbec.” Wine Enthusiast (USA) July 2011

90 Points, Wine Spectator, October 2011

'Toasty and rich, but nicely integrated, with the roasted vanilla bean edge melding into the core of blackberry, fig paste and blueberry sauce notes. The fleshy finish lets a tobacco edge linger.' James Molesworth

90 points

Wine Spectator (USA) 31st March 2012

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