Laberinto 2021 Cenizas Mezcla Tinta 750ml

Winemaker Rafael Tirado has great faith in the merlot from this Andean zone of Maule, and one of the wines that justifies that confidence is this blend, which this year is 65% merlot, along with 25% cabernet franc, and the rest is cabernet sauvignon , all from vineyards are planted on volcanic soils where the Andean foothills first emerge. It has a lean, athletic body and fine-yet-firm tannins, along with the fresh red fruit flavors, the mineral tones that evoke its origin, and the sharp acidity of an Andean red. A delicious, fruity wine that's also filled with a sense of place.

Score: 95 points -- Patricio Tapia, Dschortados, 2024