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Chilean wine Don Melchor vintage 2021 is chosen “WINE OF THE YEAR” by Wine Spectator

19 de November, 2024

Santiago, Chile, November 20, 2024 – The Chilean wine industry has achieved a significant milestone with Don Melchor 2021 being named #1 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024 list. This iconic Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by one of Viña Cocha y Toro’s subsidiaries, Viña Don Melchor. Wine Spectator,…

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Don Melchor 2020: the Nobility of the Terroir

Don Melchor 2020: the Nobility of the Terroir

6 de July, 2022

The 2020 vintage of Don Melchor is 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot and spent 15 months in French oak barrels (71% new and 20% second use). The wine is the result of rigorous work by the agricultural and enological teams led by the…

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The 2014 and 2019 vintages of Don Melchor were selected by wine critic James Suckling to participate in the second version of Great Wines of the World in the United States

The 2014 and 2019 vintages of Don Melchor were selected by wine critic James Suckling to participate in the second version of Great Wines of the World in the United States

16 de June, 2022

More than 200 wines were presented over two days of tastings—all handpicked by Suckling from the best producers in the key wine regions around the world. Viña Don Melchor winemaker and technical director Enrique Tirado presented the 2014 and 2019 vintages of this Puente Alto icon, each of which were…

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Don Melchor at Nantucket Wine & Food Festival

Don Melchor at Nantucket Wine & Food Festival

31 de May, 2022

Tomás demonstrated the potential of the Puente Alto terroir for the production of superlative Cabernet Sauvignon through the 2014 and 2019 vintages of Don Melchor, thereby ratifying its position as an authentic expression of this magnificent terroir in the select group of the world’s great wines and showing Chile’s tremendous…

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Don Melchor launches its 2019 vintage in Shanghai

Don Melchor launches its 2019 vintage in Shanghai

21 de December, 2021

Don Melchor is launched in Shanghai, in the tallest building in China and second tallest globally. The event was held at the Soiree Ballroom at J. Hotel in Shanghai Tower on the 105th floor. Around 50 guests gathered to participate in this event, including essential media, customers, and close friends…

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Don Melchor 2018 was the star vintage at the launch gala in Argentina

Don Melchor 2018 was the star vintage at the launch gala in Argentina

20 de December, 2021

In a distinguished evening, accompanied by fine vocalists and strings from the Teatro Colón, Don Melchor 2018 was presented in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to wine journalists from the local market, distinguished sommeliers, and important customers. After a reception in the embassy gardens, Nicolás Monckeberg, Chile’s ambassador to Argentina, Marcos Jofré,…

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Don Melchor and its successful media presence

Don Melchor and its successful media presence

20 de December, 2021

Don Melchor has had excellent visibility in various media throughout 2021. One example is the article entitled “The perfect match behind one of Chile’s most awarded wines,” which appeared on the Chilean website El Mostrador. The report covered the history of this award-winning wine, its unique terroir characteristics, and the…

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