Glup Cinsault

This fresh and elegant wine pairs well with light meats, sausages, and grilled vegetables​.

This wine is crafted from old bush vines grown in the Itata Valley, Chile. The vineyards are planted in granite-rich soils with a small amount of clay, providing a unique expression of terroir. The grapes were hand-harvested on March 17, 2021, at optimal ripeness​.

The wine can be enjoyed immediately but will develop further complexity within 1-3 years​.

The winemaking process involved cold maceration for four days, followed by fermentation using native yeasts. Approximately 30% of the fermentation was done with whole clusters to enhance complexity. The wine was aged for six months in 2,500-liter foudre barrels, without filtration or fining​.

The Longaví range is a collaboration between Chilean wine producer Julio Bouchon and Cederberg Private Cellar’s winemaker David Nieuwoudt. The idea to make wine together developed over several years as the two friends met at the annual London Wine Fair and tasted each other’s wines, vintage to vintage. Longaví means ‘snake’s head’ and is also the name of a volcanic mountain at the foot of the Andes Mountains that Julio finds particularly inspiring. The vineyards are situated in the Leyda Valley in Chile, a mere 8 km from the cool Pacific Ocean. The first wine, a Sauvignon Blanc, was produced in 2013 and was followed by a Pinot Noir. The Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 was released in 2016. All the wines are made in Chile.