Cousiño Macul Lota wine, hailing from Chile, offers a gratifying fusion of understated elegance and depth. It savours an intoxicating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, marinated with a rich, yet refined aroma of toasted hazelnuts, blackberry, and sweet spices. Its profound taste profile reveals layers of black fruit, dark chocolate, and subtle spice. The velvety, smooth finish gives a lasting impression of sophistication, making Lota an ideal accompaniment for herb-crusted lamb or robust cheeses. This opulent and well-structured fine wine presents a classic testament to Cousiño Macul's over a century-old tradecraft.

Tasting Notes

A deep dark red color with violet tints. Complex aromas of dark fruit with cassis, hints of cedar and spice. Full-bodied and elegant with luscious flavors of blackberry, currant, cocoa, soft oak and warm spices. A core of concentrated and delicious black fruits is framed by light toasty oak and ripe tannins which continues into a long, ultrasmooth finish.

About the Winery

Established in the close-knit year of 1856, Cousiño Macul stands as the only winery amongst those established during the enigmatic 19th century that remains under the original, familial ownership. Nestled in the verdant heart of the Maipo Valley, Chile, our esteemed winery persistently holds on to its roots and refuses to compromise on tradition in a rapidly modernising world.

Cousiño Macul or “Place of Macul,” as it infers in local dialect, steeps in rich history. At first owned by an eminent politician and business man, our winery started off with an amalgamation of French grape varieties. Consequently, Cousiño Macul garnered attention as high-quality producers of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Merlot.

The winery successfully weaves a history spanning over 150 years, honouring its heritage whilst also embracing innovative practices. The cellars, designed by a French engineer over a century ago, still host the hallowed French barriques. The winery operates with a keen environmental conscience too; scrupulously adopting modern viticulture practices, utilising drip irrigation, and favouring organic manure over the synthetic variants.

Surrounded by snow-tipped Andean mountains, our vineyards are strategically placed to produce wines with qualities representative of the region’s unique terroir. The bestowing of the Maipo Valley’s idyllic climatic conditions yields matured fruit with firm, complex flavours, and the right balance of acidity; perfect for making world-class wines constantly enchanting oenophiles across the globe.

Trailing through fragrant vines laden with churning clusters of grapes, marvelling at the Edouard-designed cellar - a visit to Cousiño Macul winery is not just about tasting the finest Chilean wine, but rather a confluence of enduring tradition substantial history; and responsible innovation.

So, why not, pop in for a visit at Cousiño Macul winery? Here's where you indulge yourself with more than just a sip of wine, you drink in a slice of Chile's viticultural history, doused in purity, and integrity.

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