Cabernet SauvignonVariety: 100% CABERNET SAUVIGNON Origin: Itata Valley Yield: 6 tons/ha Terroir : Average temperature in January, February and March: 18°C, 17°C and 15ºC. Rainfall Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sep-Dec: 111mm, 762mm and 232mm per square meter. Soils origin from volcanic ashes (Trumao-black sand ) over glacial clay material. With good drainage and profound. Not irrigation. Soils with high humidity.
Vineyard location: 36º 42´ South latitude ; 72º 21´ West longitude. 69 m above sea level.
Vinification: The grapes were handpicked in April. They were then subjected to pre-fermentation cold maceration and later to alcoholic fermentation with select yeasts at a maximum temperature of 28ºC, with pumping over operations three times a day for 8 to 10 days. A complete malolactic fermentation was later conducted with native and select yeasts. The wine was finally aged in barrels for six months.
TASTING NOTES Colour: Deep red with violet hues. Nose: Black and red plums with a hint of pepper. Palate: Silky, slightly sweet tannins, with a fruity, round and long lasting finish.
SERVING TIPS An ideal match for all types of red meats, pork and spit roasted lamb. Serve at 15ºC to 18ºC. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Alcohol: 13.3% Total acidity: 3.17 g/L (H2SO4) Volatile acidity 0.65 g/l PH: 3.76 Residual sugar: 4.98 g/L. Free Sulfates: 0,019 g/L Total Sulfates: 0,092 g/L
Expire day: Without expiration date. Ideal to consume: before 5 years from the vintage. |