Folly 2021

The harvest followed a relatively dry winter with rains falling in concentrated bursts—around 11.8 inches at the Apalta estate and about 7.9 inches in Marchigüe. Careful water management sustained the vineyards through to harvest, preventing any stress on the vines. Budburst and fruit set occurred as expected, with no spring frost, ensuring high-quality clusters. After veraison, significant rain fell in the Central Region, requiring extensive vineyard work to quickly ventilate and dry the fruit. Prompt action allowed for the harvest of healthy, superior-quality grapes. Following February’s rains, March was notably cool and cloudy, delaying ripening and resulting in fruit with deeper color and more concentrated aromas at the start of harvest. The harvest began a few days later than in 2020 and extended for over three weeks, until mid-April, making it one of the freshest in recent years.

The wine displays a deep red color with violet hues. Its aromas are intense and complex, enhanced by aging in both barrel and bottle. Notes of ripe black fruit, plum syrup, and jam are evident, blending harmoniously with aromas from the French oak barrels, such as caramel, toasted hazelnuts, nutmeg, and subtle hints of coffee. On the palate, the wine is very complex, with great body, refreshing acidity, and balance, all in harmony with its layered aromas.

• First ultra-premium Syrah in Chile, recognized at the best Chilean Syrah
• Grapes grown in the steepest, highest slopes of Montes vineyards in Apalta, Colchagua
• Has more color, tannins and flavors, making it richly complex and powerful
• Grapes are hand-selected and sorted on special selection tables