Cousino Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon

Cousino Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon has complex hints of cassis and black fruit emanate from this dark Cabernet. It is ripe, richly fruity, and medium to full bodied. A big mouth feel of concentrated fruit and great length.

Antiguas Reservas is the emblem wine of the vineyard, with over 80 years in its portfolio. The denomination of Antiguas Reservas is given to the Cousiño Macul wines that have reached a certain level of perfection and aging potential.

Since its debut in year 1927, Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon has always been a limited selection of the best of this vine in the Cousiño Macul vineyards. Throughout the years it has maintained its classic style, combining the maturity of the New World, the elegance of the traditional wines and a structure that allows an adequate storage capacity.

The original Cousiño family's wine estate in Santiago's Macul district dates back to 1856 but lies on land planted to vines since the 1500's. All the vines were imported directly from Europe in 1863 and since then their genetic integrity has been closely guarded. Cousiño-Macul has never purchased nor sold plants from its nursery since this date.

In 1870, a then state-of-the-art winery was built which remains one of the family's proudest achievements, fondest assets and one of Chile's top tourist attractions with the glorious Cousiño Park surrounding it.

Following an intensive 2-year search for the perfect growing environment in Chile, the family purchased 300 hectares of land in Buin just 32km south west of Santiago and began a massive programme of investment resulting in Pascal Marty, the Head Viticulturist and Winemaker, having a full arsenal of ultra modern techniques at his fingertips for making the best possible wines from the region. The first vines were planted in August 1996 and the fruits of this expansion are becoming increasingly apparent.