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Grus

Viñedos de Alcohuaz

Grus Bottle
Appellation
Elqui Valley
Variety
Syrah, Garnacha, Petite Syrah, Petit Verdot
Age of Vines
9-14
Farming
Sustainable
Soil
Sand, granite, gravel
Altitude
1720-2206 meters
Fermentation
Hand harvested, destemmed, natural yeast fermentation in stone lagars, crushed by foot
Aging
12 months in concrete eggs, vegan

Overview

The local name for the southern constellation of the crane, Grus is blend of Syrah and Garnacha, with small additions of Petite Syrah and Petit Verdot. Sourced from several sites and elevations Grus is a calling card for the estate. It is fermented in stone lagars with daily treading of the grapes by foot so as to not extract harsh tannins from the thick-skinned grapes typical of the extreme environment of the Alta Elqui Valley.

Ratings & Reviews

93

2021 Grus

Source: VM

94

2021 Grus

Source: WA

93

2020 Grus

Source: DE

92

2020 Grus

Source: VM

93

2020 Grus

Source: WA

93

2019 Grus

Source: VM

93

2019 Grus

Source: WA

93

2018 Grus

Source: VM

93

2017 Grus

Source: JD

Coquimbo, Chile
  • Location
    Coquimbo, Chile
  • Appellation
    Elqui Valley
  • Proprietor
    Patricio Flaño
  • Winemaker
    Marcelo Retamal
  • Size / Elevation
    20 hectares / 1720-2206 meters

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