Cabernet Sauvignon is a red produced by Peñalolen in Maipo Valley, Chile. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: Maipo Valley
Country: Chile
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A Maipo Valley Cabernet-based red blend showing dark fruit like blackcurrant and plum alongside herbal, savoury notes typical of the variety. Medium tannins and balanced acidity give it a smooth, food-friendly structure with a touch of oak-derived spice. It's a straightforward, approachable red suited to everyday drinking with grilled or roasted meats.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Maipo Valley, Chile
Maipo Valley lies just south of Santiago in central Chile and is often called the classic heartland of Chilean red wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot is a red grape from Bordeaux, traditionally a minor blending component that adds colour, tannin and aromatic lift to Cabernet-based wines.
More wines
More red wines from Maipo Valley
- Don Melchor — Concha y Toro, Puente Alto
- Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor Vineyard — Concha y Toro, Puente Alto
- Bill Limited Edition Signature — William Cole Vineyards, Maipo Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon — Indomita, Valle del Maipo
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon from?
Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by Peñalolen in Maipo Valley, Chile.
What grapes are in Cabernet Sauvignon?
Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.