{"product_id":"escudo-rojo-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","title":"Escudo Rojo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEscudo Rojo is a wine brand under the umbrella of Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile. It was created to bring together Chilean viticultural potential with Bordeaux-style winemaking expertise. The estate is located in the heart of Maipo Valley and other selected vineyards in Chile’s Central Valley. Since its founding, Escudo Rojo has focused on varietal wines, combining modern vineyard practices, sustainable viticulture, and quality oak aging. The Reserva line seeks to deliver approachable wines with structure, elegance, and expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wine is produced by Escudo Rojo under Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile. The winemaking team draws on both local expertise and Rothschild’s winemaking philosophies—selection of parcels, control over ripeness, harvest techniques, oak management, and blending if necessary. The producer emphasizes that this wine is vinified following something like “Bordeaux manner” in terms of extraction and tannin management, aiming for wines that combine power and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from vineyards in the Maipo Valley, located about 30 km south of Santiago, at the foot of the Andes. The soils are described as poor in alluvial deposits and rich in pebbles, which help drainage and add minerality. The climate is Mediterranean with warm to hot days and significant cooling at night due to altitude and Andes influence, which helps preserve acidity and fruit freshness. The diurnal variation contributes to ripeness and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGrapes are hand-picked, then brought to the Escudo Rojo winery. Fermentation takes place in a combination of wood and steel (stainless steel tanks and oak barrels), managed under temperature control to preserve fruit while allowing extraction. Aging is carried out in oak barrels aged 1-2 years (non-new oak for most), with only about 10% new oak, over a period of approximately 6-8 months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eVisually deep ruby red. The nose exhibits ripe black fruit — blackcurrant, plum — joined by notes of oak toast, subtle hazelnut or hazelnut-like toast, maybe some mocha. On the palate, the attack is rich with black fruit; midpalate reveals spicy and toasty nuances; tannins are powerful but well-balanced. The finish is long, fresh with returning dark fruit and spice, with minerality and oak influence persisting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExcellent with grilled or roasted red meat, e.g. ribeye steak, lamb chops. Also good with richer sauces (pepper, demi-glace), hearty stews or braised dishes. Strong cheeses like aged cheddar or Manchego are nice companions. Pair also with dishes that include mushrooms or smoked elements to match its oak and toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (approximately 60-65 °F). Use a large Bordeaux-style red wine glass to allow aromas to open. Decanting for 30 minutes can be beneficial, especially if the wine has been recently opened, to soften tannins and allow secondary aromas to emerge. Avoid serving too warm or leaving too long open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest consumed between about 2-6 years after vintage for balance between fruit and maturity. If stored under ideal cellar conditions (stable temperature ~12-14 °C, good humidity, away from light), it can evolve a few more years, developing tertiary notes like leather, tobacco, earthy tones, but major fruit freshness is likely to fade after ~5-7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100 % Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e14 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNatalie MacLean: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 \/ 100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922272239830,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/EscudoRojoReservaCabernetSauvignon.png?v=1773668034","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/escudo-rojo-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}