In 1995 Count Francesco Marone Cinzano, owner of the Col d’Orcia estate in Montalcino,
Tuscany, decided to expand his production of fine wines to Chile where he foresaw
significant potential to produce world-class wines.

The vision of Erasmo took Count Cinzano and longtime consultant Maurizio Castelli to Chile’s Central Valley, where they finally decided upon the area of “Riserva di Caliboro” in the Maule Valley with its gently sloping alluvial terraces, intense sunlight, dry southerly winds and optimal rainfall.

The highest quality French grape clones were imported from France for this project and the past six years have been spent perfecting vineyard locations, soil exploration, and winemaking techniques.

The result of this commitment and dedication is Erasmo, a unique Chilean wine that follows in the footsteps of the Cinzano family’s longstanding tradition of winemaking excellence and innovation.

Production Area
The Maule Valley in Chile

Grape Varieties
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc

Vinification
Manual harvesting starts in early March and lasts until early April. After pressing, a long maceration on the skins takes place. Once fermentation is completed, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The wine is unfiltered prior to bottling and spends one year in the bottle prior to release.

Color
Deep ruby red with brilliant shades of cherry.

Bouquet
A harmony of wildflowers, cherry, blueberry and blackberry preserves on a background of licorice.

Taste
Starts with a warm sensation that develops into a long and persistent flavor of cherries and blackberries. A velvety and elegant blend of tannins integrated into a full-bodied, long, lingering finish.

Alcohol
13.7%

Serving Suggestions
Well-matched with roasted meat, hearty pastas and hard cheeses.