Tasting
Of a bright, garnet red color with beautiful violet sparkles, the 2017 vintage of Seña unwinds in a display of attractive aromas of blueberries, cherries, some cloves, violets and cassis, framed by soft pastry notes, and a delicate final touch of licorice. In the mouth it is juicy, very fresh and lively, with tannins that provide support and structure to a wine with amazing persistence and personality, and that will age gracefully over time. This is perhaps one of the most complete and definitive versions of Seña that we have crafted so far.
Blend of the 2017 vintage
- 52 % Cabernet Sauvignon
- 15 % Malbec
- 15 % Carmenère
- 10 % Cabernet Franc
- 8 % Petit Verdot
Shares for this vintage, as recorded on the 2017 technical sheet. The vineyard itself is planted with cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot, malbec, carménère — a vintage blend departs from the area under vine as the year dictates.
Figures from the 2017 sheet
- 13.5 % vol.Alcohol
Winemaking
Grapes were handpicked during the morning and transported to the winery in 12 kg boxes for a careful inspection on a double sorting table to discard plant matter and imperfect berries. 75% of the grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks and 25% in concrete tanks at 23°-28°C, depending on the variety and the desired level of extraction. Three pumpovers were carried out daily during fermentation to rotate 0.5-1.5 times the volume of the tank. Total maceration time ranged from 12 to 30 days for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Malbec and Cabernet Franc, and 8 to 12 days for the Petit Verdot, according to the development of each block vinified. The final blend was aged for 22 months in new French oak barrels (66%), second and third use French oak barrel (14%) and Stockinger foudres (20%), during which time malolactic fermentation and stabilization occurred naturally.
Ageing
Ageing: 22 months. French oak barrels (70% new). 20% foudre (Stockinger).
Terroir
Viña Seña, Ocoa, Aconcagua Valley - Chile. Altitude: 282-510 masl. Density: 5,500 vines/ha. Average yield: 5 ton/ha. Pruning/Trellising: Cane / Vertical Trellis System.
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Texts and documents 2017
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Visuals
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Sheet checked on September 28, 2026. Technical data: the estate’s VinCod sheets. Critic scores: sources cited above, with their date. Vintage benchmarks and character: Compagnie Médocaine’s own editorial read. Soils and relief, where shown: the Compagnie Médocaine’s parcel survey and the Mapbox/IGN terrain model.