Undurraga Aliwen Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon benefits from the country's unique terroir, with the Andes Mountains providing cool nights that preserve acidity while warm days ensure full ripeness. This creates wines with exceptional fruit purity and balance. The Undurraga Aliwen showcases this perfectly with its vivid red fruit character enhanced by subtle oak influences, demonstrating why Chile has become one of the world's premier Cabernet regions.

Serve this Cabernet Sauvignon at 16-18°C to allow the full-bodied structure and complex flavours to shine. Decanting for 30-60 minutes will help soften the tannins and open up the cedar, vanilla and chocolate notes. The wine's versatility means it pairs beautifully with everything from grilled meats to aged cheeses, making it an excellent choice for dinner parties.

The 2020 vintage in Chile was exceptional, with ideal growing conditions producing wines of remarkable concentration and balance. This vintage is now at a perfect drinking window where the primary fruit flavours have integrated beautifully with the oak-derived vanilla and chocolate notes. The wine demonstrates excellent ageing potential and will continue to develop complexity over the next 5-7 years.

With over 130 years of continuous operation, Undurraga is one of Chile's founding wine dynasties and helped establish the country's reputation for quality wine production. Their recognition as No. 30 in the World's Most Admired Wineries reflects their consistent excellence and innovation. This heritage brings depth and expertise to every bottle, ensuring traditional winemaking techniques are combined with modern quality standards.

The wine's supple tannins and rich fruit profile make it incredibly food-friendly, particularly with red meats like beef steaks, lamb, or barbecued dishes where the chocolate and vanilla notes complement smoky flavours. The full-bodied structure also pairs excellently with aged hard cheeses or hearty pasta dishes with tomato-based sauces. Its versatility extends to spiced cuisine where the fruit sweetness balances heat beautifully.