Juha Leppänen

9.0

Closed paprika, smoke on the nose. Gentle tannins with a long finish. Elegant package. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Alba de Domus – Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Upper Maipo Valley, Chile 🇨🇱

Overview
A bold and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon (95–100%, often with a tiny fraction of Cabernet Franc depending on the vintage) from the famed Domus Aurea estate in the Upper Maipo Valley. Known for its mountain terroir, this wine shows the classic strength and rustic elegance of Chile’s best Cabernets.

Aromas & Flavors
Deep, complex aromatics of blackberries, black cherries, cassis, and dried figs, laced with espresso, dark chocolate, cedar, and tobacco leaf. A subtle earthy and mineral undertone speaks to its Andean foothill origins.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and texturized, with high intensity and firm structure. Tannins are bold yet polished, while the 15.4% ABV provides warmth and weight without overwhelming balance. The finish is long, layered, and espresso-driven, lingering with dark fruits and spice.

Winemaking Notes
Unfiltered and aged in French oak, this Cabernet is designed for longevity. The 2019 vintage already shows power and depth, but its construction suggests it will evolve beautifully over the next 8–12 years.

Food Pairing
Ideal with robust dishes: grilled ribeye, lamb shank, venison, or earthy stews. Also pairs wonderfully with aged Manchego or Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Verdict
Hot, intense, and layered — a true statement Cabernet from the Maipo Valley. Already climbing its prime, yet with enough structure to age gracefully. For lovers of powerhouse reds with espresso and dark chocolate complexity. — 10 months ago

Patty Flynn

9.0

Carmenere from this vineyard was my first dabble into this grape. I’m enjoying this glass as much as my first. It’s not as smooth as most, but a little time will resolve that. — 7 years ago

Brandyn Pryce

8.9

Grassy, sharp, floral. — 8 years ago

with Erin

Julie Johnson

9.3

Big and bold berry flavor. Paired with truffles from Brussels... heavenly! — 9 years ago

John Watson

9.7

Valentine meal with this wine, oh and the wife, very good. Great wine with long lasting taste of fruit. Most definitely I would buy again. — 9 years ago

Blair Campomizzi

9.1

Red fruits, light body very tastey. — 3 months ago

with Marilea

Ivan Izquierdo

9.0

Nice wine. — 4 years ago

Javier Vilarroig

9.2

Suave con un retrogusto amable — 6 years ago

Mark S.

9.0

2013, Already time to drink. Enough concentration. Comfortable herb flavor. It has elegancy. @1200, Medoc - Pane e vino, 200227 — 6 years ago

deb schierbeck

9.0

UFS is where I bought this — 7 years ago

Michael Joey

9.0

Chilean Wine — 8 years ago

Christy Fitzgerald

9.0

Unique wine! Blend of 75 % Cabernet Sauvignon , 6% Cabernet franc, 16 % Petit Verdot, 3 % merlot. Aromas of grapes, leather and dirt. On the tongue flavors of cigar, oak, leather and tart berrys . Slightly tawny on the finish, but smooth and well rounded. Yummy!!!!!!! The is a definite favorite!!!! — 9 years ago

with Neal

Nathan Kolker

9.0

Home - Halloween 2025 — 8 months ago

with Sydney

Rob N

9.1

I think this is a nice, low tannin cab with pretty bright fruit — especially for the price (~$20). W/ DJ and Grams Davis. Purchased on-site in Santiago, Chile. — 2 years ago

James Clark

9.0

Very light in flavor and seems to have a mineral taste that I enjoy. — 6 years ago

Flavia Cooke

9.0

Very mild, nothing like other Cabernets. Love the aroma and flavors — 7 years ago

Vinicios Miguel Cardozo

9.0

Great wine, harmonious with notes of cherry... — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

This is a blend of 85% Cabernet & 15% Syrah and grown at an elevation of 2100 feet with an average vine age of 25 years. 50-50% fermentation in oak and stainless steel. At a retail price point of $20, it’s quite good. The tannins are soft and round. It shows a lot of brighter red fruits of dark cherries, strawberries and some blackberries, touch of pepper, crushed rocks and dry top soil, dark red fresh florals, good acidity and nice finish. Producer history and notes...In the early 1990’s, Bruno Prats (Chateau Cos The) and Paul Pontallier (Chateau Margaux) discovered the high caliber of Cabernet Sauvignon being made from Chile’s Alto Maipo region. They partnered Felipe de Solminihac, a renowned Chilean agronomist, oenologist and winemaker in the region. They purchased 45 acres in the 'Quebrada de Macul', considered the heart of the Maipo Valley vineyards and Viña Aquitania was born. In January 2003, Ghislain de Montgolfier (CEO of Bollinger Champagne), became the fourth partner. Good list of French pedigree involved in Aquitania. — 9 years ago

S K

9.0

Very fruity almost sweet to start and finishes dry. — 10 years ago