Cono Sur Bicicleta Organic Red Blend 2022
Medium-bodied dry red blend crafted with a focus on fruit purity, accessibility, and environmental sustainability. · Viña Cono Sur, a well-known Chilean winery established in 1993 as a subsidiary of Concha y Toro. Cono Sur is globally recognized as a pioneer in sustainable viticulture, carbon-neutral certification, and organic winemaking, holding a solid reputation for producing accessible, high-value, and eco-friendly wines.
Vintage: 2022, a generally favorable growing season in Chile's Central Valley featuring balanced warmth and cool nights, yielding clean fruit with vibrant acidity and optimal phenolic ripeness.
Type
Medium-bodied dry red blend crafted with a focus on fruit purity, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.
Producer
Viña Cono Sur, a well-known Chilean winery established in 1993 as a subsidiary of Concha y Toro. Cono Sur is globally recognized as a pioneer in sustainable viticulture, carbon-neutral certification, and organic winemaking, holding a solid reputation for producing accessible, high-value, and eco-friendly wines.
Country
Chile, a New World wine powerhouse renowned for its unique geography flanked by the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, offering a Mediterranean climate free from phylloxera, allowing for pristine ungrafted vines and consistently ripe, expressive wines.
Vintage
2022, a generally favorable growing season in Chile's Central Valley featuring balanced warmth and cool nights, yielding clean fruit with vibrant acidity and optimal phenolic ripeness.
Region & Appellation
Central Valley, Chile (Valle Central DO)
Grape Varieties
A classic New World red blend typically composed of varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, and Syrah, bringing together structure, herbal spice, and dark fruit characteristics.
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby red with a bright violet rim, showing good clarity and moderate legs that indicate a youthful, fruit-forward wine.
Aroma Profile
An inviting and fruit-forward nose featuring aromas of ripe blackberries, black plums, and cherries, complemented by subtle undertones of fresh green herbs, black pepper, and a touch of sweet vanilla.
Tasting Notes
A smooth and approachable entry on the palate, evolving into a juicy mid-palate filled with dark berry flavors and soft herbal nuances, finishing clean with balanced acidity and gentle, rounded tannins.
Flavor Profile
Dominated by blackberry and plum fruit flavors, accompanied by secondary notes of cracked black pepper, subtle eucalyptus, and a faint hint of toasted oak.
Body & Texture
Medium-bodied with a soft, plush texture, moderate viscosity, and a welcoming mouthfeel devoid of heavy astringency.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium acidity providing a refreshing lift to the fruit profile, paired with fine-grained, smooth tannins that make the wine immediately approachable.
Sweetness Level
Dry, with less than 4 g/L of residual sugar, balanced by ripe fruit flavors and soft, round tannins.
Alcohol Content
13.5% ABV, providing a moderate and warming structure that remains well-integrated with the wine's fruit weight.
Aging & Oak
Primarily fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit characteristics, with a small portion receiving brief oak contact to add subtle complexity.
Food Pairings
Ideal with grilled burgers, roasted chicken, everyday pasta dishes with tomato sauce, empanadas, and semi-hard cheeses like Gouda or Cheddar.
Serving Suggestions
Serve slightly chilled at 16-18°C (60-64°F) in a universal red wine glass. No decanting is necessary. Best enjoyed young within 2 to 3 years of the vintage.
Price Range
USD 10 - 15, representing exceptional value for an organically farmed wine.
Quality Assessment
Score range 87-89 points, categorized as a reliable, high-value everyday wine that over-delivers in terms of cleanliness, fruit expression, and eco-credentials.
Production Methods
Made with 100% certified organic grapes harvested from sustainably managed vineyards. Fermented using selected yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with gentle pump-overs to extract soft color and tannins.
Terroir
Alluvial soils derived from the Andes Mountains featuring a mix of clay and sand, benefiting from a Mediterranean climate with warm sunny days and cool evening breezes rolling in from the Pacific Ocean.
History & Heritage
Cono Sur was founded in 1993 with the vision of producing expressive, innovative wines utilizing New World spirit and sustainable practices. The iconic bicycle on the label pays homage to the vineyard workers who ride bicycles through the vines daily.
Interesting Facts
Cono Sur was one of the first wineries in South America to be certified carbon neutral and is globally famous for its fleet of bicycle-riding vineyard workers depicted on their labels.
Cellaring Potential
Best consumed within 1 to 3 years of the vintage date while the primary fruit flavors are fresh and vibrant; not intended for long-term cellaring.
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