CABERNET
SAUVIGNON
Family
Reserve
ORIGIN:
Chile
Central Valley Region
Curic Valley Subregion
Molina Viticultural Area
GRAPE:
VARIETY100% Cabernet Sauvignon 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 gravelly subsoil.
PROCESSING:
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 25-28†C controlled temperature. Extended skin maceration
for additional 15 days. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged in 225 liter
French oak barrels for 24 months before bottling. Aged in bottles for
at least 8 additional months before release.
ANALYTICAL
DATA:
Alcohol: 12.8
Total Acidity: 5.70
Residual Sugar: 2.14
pH: 3.64% by vol.
CELLARING
ABILITY:
3 to 9 years, but can be enjoyed now.