Odfjell - Orzada Carignan 2018
Odfjell Description
Orzada is the Spanish word for “sailing into the wind”. This series of quintessentially Odfjell wines showcases our passion for innovation with wines crafted with fruit selected from specific old vines in our organic and biodynamic vineyards.
Our winemaking style started with the discovery of a centenary-old organic vineyard that grew lost in Cauquenes, on the Tres Esquinas estate. Planted with a patrimonial variety that has forged Odfjell‘s identity and defined the character of all its wines. These bush-trained Carignan vines have allowed Chile to rediscover a variety, a culture, and ancestral traditions. And have led us to make a wine that unsettles and goes beyond conventions, expressing a friendlier and more feminine side of Carignan.
Winemaker's Notes
Deep and intense ruby color with a touch of violet. This wine displays a neverending mix of aromas such as cherry liqueur, liquorice, white fruit such asapricots, white peaches, pears and a touch of lychee. A note of jasmine to wrap up.A refreshing experience.
James Suckling: 90 Points
A bright and richly fruited style with dark berries in abundance, as well as a ripe, dense palate with plenty of impact. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Wine Advocate: 88 Points
The 2018 Orzada Carignan regularly hits 15% alcohol but keeps high acidity and some unfermented sugar. It was bottled unoaked. It has some rustic tannins and would be better with food.