Appellation: Maule Valley
Soil type: Sandy loam
Alcohol: 13%
Total acidity: 5.5 g/L
Residual sugar: 2 g/L
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Climate: |
Cool temperate climate with a Mediterranean rainfall regime, moderately warm summers (influence of the Andes mountains) and very rainy winters. |
Soil: |
Shallow alluvial soils of sandy loam, brownish-gray, rocky; subsoil composed of boulders and rounded rocks in sandy matrix. |
Viniculture: |
Age of vines: 8 years
Vine management system: Trellis
Density: 3,330 plants/hectare (1,350 plants/acre)
Yield: 12 tons/hectare (4.9 metric tons/acre)
Harvest method: Hand picking, with double selection in vineyard, in the second half of March. |
Vinification: |
Maceration: 14-16 days.
Extraction: Traditional pumping-over and punching.
Fermentation: Starts With active dry yeast (Bayanus); temperature 18-20 degrees Celsius (64-68 Fahrenheit.
Aging: Conserved over its lees in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves for 6 months. |
Tasting Notes: |
Appearance: Cherry-colored with red highlights.
Nose: Intense nose of strawberry, clove, coffee and toast.
Mouth: Full mouth feel, spicy, with smoky, with toasting notes in the finish.
Pairing recommendation: Pork loin with wine sauce. |
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