Neyen Malbec 2018 (Case of 6 Bottles)

Boasting the oldest adobe cellar in the region and centennial vines dating back to 1889, Neyen stands as a pioneering, biodynamic icon in Chile's exclusive, horseshoe-shaped Apalta Valley. Practicing regenerative organic viticulture on ancient alluvial and volcanic soils, they craft deeply soulful Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon blends that resonate with profound textual balance, dark-fruited intensity, and a sleek, velvety majesty.

Wine history in Chile began with sixteenth century Spanish missionaries and grew through French influence in the nineteenth century. Its geographic isolation protected vines from phylloxera, preserving old varieties like Carmenère which was originally mistaken for Merlot. A modern quality surge in the late twentieth century positioned Chile as a reliable and increasingly terroir focused producer. Chile’s wine identity is built around long valleys, Pacific influence and the natural protection of the Andes. Its classification system is based on DO regions that run north to south. A host of familiar grape varieties shape many of the country’s reds, while Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay lead the whites. From the coastal freshness of Casablanca to the structured reds of Maipo and the cooler styles emerging in Itata and Bio Bio where Riesling does well, Chile offers clarity, consistency and a growing focus on terroiC-R-driven winemaking.

Shielded by the coastal range, the Rapel Valley benefits from a warm, sun-kissed Mediterranean climate tempered by cooling evening drafts from the Andes. This ideal balance allows for a slow, perfect ripening, yielding wines with a plush, silken texture and a generous, beautifully expressive fruit profile.