VARIETY  RED PLUS   CABERNET SAUVIGNON 55%    CARMENERE 30%     SYRAH15%

ORIGIN            Central Valley

VINEYARDS

Cabernert Sauvignon. and Carmenere Vineyards are located in the Maule Valley.  Soils are thin, with clayish structure, with low yields.  Summers are warm and dry, ensuring a perfect maturity of the berries.  Exposure to predominantly southern winds provide good ventilation, ensuring healthy vines. 20% of Cabernet Sauvignon came from Alto Maipo Valley. This condition add soft tannins, more elegant aromas and long finish.

Vineyard yield: 12 ton/ha

Harvest date: Second  and Third week of April.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Grapes were harvested at the end of April featuring ripe tannins  and good balance of sugars and aromas.  Grapes were hand picked and selected, to be transported to the winery in small trays (15 kg) to protect fruit integrity. Fermentation took place between 28°C y 30ºC, with maceration of 16 days. 100% of this wine was aged for 24 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels. 

TASTING NOTES

Beautiful and  intense purple red color. Aromas of finesse and delicate intensity harmonizing ripe fruit and elegant notes supplied by barrel aging enhance highlights of black cherry and dried fruits over spicy notes.  Powerful aromas are quiclky noticeable in the palate, with a strong structure resting on mature tannins and barrel notes. It is a harmonious wine with a persistent and solid finish, assuring a good evolution and a long cellar life.

SERVE  Serve at 18ºC. Recommended for spiced meals, red meats or game, and matured cheese.