Facundo 2017

The 2017 Facundo was produced with 45% Carignan from Maule, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon from Itata, 15% Cabernet Franc from Colchagua and 5% Petit Verdot from Itata. It fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in neutral barrels for 26 months. This is an unusual blend that comes through as perfumed and spicy, a little herbal with a smoky touch and quite complex. The wine has abundant, fine-grained, slightly rustic tannins with moderate acidity. 6,582 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2021. Wine Advocate August 2021

The 2017 Red Blend Facundo is a blend of 45% Carignan, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot from Maule and Itata, aged for 26 months in neutral barrels. Garnet red in color. The bold nose offers cherry, blackberry and black currant alongside secondary woody notes. Expressive in the mouth, with precise acidity and a delicate flow that preserves the intense flavors and tannins. The finish is rich and lengthy. Vinous May 2021