José Ignacio Maturana, after spending 15 years as the chief winemaker for Casa Silva, decided to embark on a new venture with his brother Sebastien in 2014. They established Maturana Winery in the diverse region of Maule, Chile, where they have made significant investments in constructing a state-of-the-art facility. This winery emphasizes sustainability and fairness, ensuring that they pay above-average prices for their grapes sourced from long-term contracts with local farmers.
Maturana Winery produces an array of unique wines characterized by their expressive flavors and quality. Here are some noteworthy selections:
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Maturana Trohe Sauvignon Blanc 2024: Hailing from Litueche, this wine showcases tropical and herbal notes with a refreshing concentration and mineral backbone. Rated 94/100.
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Maturana Parellon Semillon 2024: Crafted from old bush vines in Paredones, its bold pear and citrus flavors are complemented by a stony minerality and a hint of mint, earning it a score of 94/100.
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Maturana Naranjo Torontel 2024: With grapes sourced from 1938 bush vines in Loncomilla, this amber wine features a highly aromatic profile with notes of table grapes and apricot, achieving a 94/100 rating.
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Maturana Oxi Viognier Oxidativo 2022: This uniquely produced wine incorporates significant oxygen exposure during fermentation, delivering rich flavors of toast and peach with a distinctive structure reminiscent of red wines, rated 93/100.
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Maturana Pa-Tel 2023: A blend of different grape varieties including Pais, this wine is noted for its vibrant texture and bright sour cherry notes, leading to a score of 94/100.
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Maturana Panchita San Francisco 2023: Known for its elegance, this wine presents supple red fruit flavors with a hint of spice, rated 94/100.
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Maturana Lucas Cabernet Sauvignon 2021: Offering focused blackcurrant fruit with a traditional structure, it is celebrated for its balance and quality, rated 93/100.
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Maturana Tematu Malbec 2023: This wine features lush flavors of blackcurrant and raspberry, noted for its elegance and expressiveness, achieving a score of 93/100.
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Maturana MW Carmenere 2021: After being the winery’s first production in 2011, this iconic wine reflects concentrated fruit with stylish balance, rated 94/100.
For more insights on Maturana Winery and its offerings, visit Maturana Winery.