Winery LapostolleClos Apalta (Limited Release)
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Carmenère, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Clos Apalta (Limited Release) of the Winery Lapostolle is in the top 10 of wines of Chile and in the top 5 of wines of Apalta Valley.
Taste structure of the Clos Apalta (Limited Release) from the Winery Lapostolle
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Clos Apalta (Limited Release) of Winery Lapostolle in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Clos Apalta (Limited Release) of Winery Lapostolle in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of iron, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, smoke or butter.
Food and wine pairings with Clos Apalta (Limited Release)
Pairings that work perfectly with Clos Apalta (Limited Release)
Original food and wine pairings with Clos Apalta (Limited Release)
The Clos Apalta (Limited Release) of Winery Lapostolle matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, escalope cordon bleu or pad thai.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lapostolle's Clos Apalta (Limited Release).
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Clos Apalta (Limited Release) from Winery Lapostolle are 2005, 2017, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Lapostolle
The Winery Lapostolle is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 67 wines for sale in the of Apalta Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Apalta Valley
The wine region of Apalta Valley is located in the region of Colchagua Valley of Central Valley of Chile. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Apalta or the Domaine Clos Apalta produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Apalta Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Apalta Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit.
The wine region of Central Valley
The Central Valley (El Valle Central) of Chile is one of the most important wine-producing areas in South America in terms of Volume. It is also one of the largest wine regions, stretching from the Maipo Valley (just south of Santiago) to the southern end of the Maule Valley. This is a distance of almost 250 miles (400km) and covers a number of Climate types. The Central Valley wine region is easily (and often) confused with the geological Central Valley, which runs north–south for more than 620 miles (1000km) between the Pacific Coastal Ranges and the lower Andes.
The word of the wine: Metis (grape variety)
A grape variety resulting from the crossing of two varieties of the same species. For example, pinotage (a South African grape variety) is the result of crossing pinot noir and cinsault.
