Awards
Silver Medal (The International Wine & Spirit Competition 2007, U.K.)
Description
Appearance : Deep ruby red with purple notes.
Aromas :A core of ripe plums and blackberry, framed by elegant toast and cedar.
flavours : Medium bodied, fruity and balanced, with a nice cedar and toast core.
Varietal Composition : 100% cabernet sauvignon
Appellation : Colchagua Valley
Vineyards : MontGras, San José Estate
Trellis System : Lyre and vertical shoot positioning
Soil Type : Clay
Age of Vines : 13 years
Vinification Process
Harvest Date : Grapes were handpicked and selected during the second week of April,
2006
Cold Soaking : 3 days
Yeast : PDM
Fermentation Temperature : Between 28º - 31º C / 83° - 88° F
Pump-Overs : 3 per day, 2 minutes per ton
Total Skin Contact : 21 days
Ageing Process
Blend in Oak : 80%
Time in Oak : 8 months
Type of Oak : 50% American, 50% French
Age of Oak : 40% new
Ageing Potential : 5 years
Analysis
Alcohol : 14.3%
Residual Sugar : 2.4 gr/lt
Total Acidity : 5.43 gr/lt (as tartaric acid)
PH : 3.56
Cases Produced : 45,000
Serving Suggestions
Glassware : Riedel
Temperature : 16º - 18° C / 61º - 64º F