CABERNET
SAUVIGNON / MERLOT RESERVA
VARIETY:
70 % Cabernet Sauvignon 30 % Merlot
proprietor's single vineyard grapes, from ungrafted selected clones
of pre-philloxera French rootstock.
ORIGIN:
Chile
Central Valley Region
Curicó Valley Subregion
Curicó Viticultural Area
VINTAGE:
2000
VINTAGE
RATING:
Very Good
PRODUCTION
PROCESS:
Harvested by hand and carried to the winery in 18 Kg. boxes immediately
after cutting. Fermented to dryness in 30.000 liter oak tanks for 7
days at 25-28ºC controlled temperature. Extended skin maceration
for additional 10 to 14 days. 100% malolactic fermentation. Stored in
oak tanks at 14-16ºC for four months, and aged in 225 liter American
and French oak barrels for further 12 months before bottling.
AGING:
2 to 6 years, but can be enjoyed now.
ALCOHOL:
13.20% by vol.
WINE
TASTING:
Colour:
Intense violet red.
Aroma:
Aromas of ripe red fruits and cherry confiture are combined
with notes of black pepper, dried fruits and vanilla.
Taste:
Well balanced, with round and smooth tannins and toasty notes
on the finish.
Serving Tº:
Serve between 12 º and 15º C.
BOTTLE
CONTENT:
750 ml.