CHARDONNAY
Family Reserve (Oak barrel fermented)
ORIGIN:
Chile
Central Valley Region
Curic Valley Subregion
Molina Viticultural Area
GRAPE:
100% Chardonnay proprietor's single vineyard grapes, from ungrafted
selected clones of pre-philloxera French rootstock.
SOIL:
Loam and clay soil, medium to low fertility, well drained gravely subsoil.
PROCESSING:
Harvested by hand and carried to the winery in 18 Kg. boxes immediately
after cutting. Whole cluster pneumatic pressing Static sedimentation
for 24 to 48 hours at 10†C prior to fermentation. Fermented in
225 liter French oak barrels for 15 days at 17-20†C. Partial malolactic
fermentation. Extended barrel maceration over fine lees for additional
twelve months at controlled temperature.
ANALYTICAL
DATA:
Alcohol: 13.9
Total Acidity: 5.40
Residual Sugar: 2.35
pH: 3.45% by vol.
CELLARING
ABILITY:
2 to 6 years, can be enjoyed now but it will improve with moderate ageing.
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