El Costillar Merlot | Valle Central, Chile

£9.40

El Costillar is a traditional folk-dance thought to have originated in central Chile. Though its exact roots are unclear, it is assumed to relate to an ancient custom of dancing around a bottle of wine.

Dancing couples circle around each other moving closer and closer together – if one of them knocks over the bottle they must pay a fine, which is then used to buy more wine for the other dancers.

El Costillar are designed to offer tasty, straight forward and accessible single varietal wines: perfect for drinking and dancing!

El Costillar is a traditional folk-dance thought to have originated in central Chile. Though its exact roots are unclear, it is assumed to relate to an ancient custom of dancing around a bottle of wine.

Dancing couples circle around each other moving closer and closer together – if one of them knocks over the bottle they must pay a fine, which is then used to buy more wine for the other dancers.

El Costillar are designed to offer tasty, straight forward and accessible single varietal wines: perfect for drinking and dancing!

Origin: Valle Central, Chile

Grapes: Merlot

Tasting Notes: Deep red with touches of purple; mellow red fruit aromas such as cherries and raspberries and a touch of bramble and spice. The fruit has a full juiciness but with a fresh balance: medium-bodied, lively, with elegant tannins.

ABV: 13.0%

Vintage: 2022

Attributes: Vegan

Closure: Screwcap

Farming:

Sustainability info: Viña Morandé were the first Chilean winery to be recognised as 100% sustainable. 

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Food pairing suggestions: ideal to accompany white cheeses, pastas with tomato-based sauces and stewed or casseroled meat.