2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 85% Malbec and 15% other varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere)
Drinking Window Potential to evolve for 15–20 years
Region Maule Valley
Soil Deep profile of decomposed granite, Clay and granitic deposits
Harvest Dates 13 March 2013
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1945
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 5000
Extended Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Volume 6,500 bottles
Bottles6,500
Production Details The dry-farmed, own-rooted, gobelet-trained vineyard covers 2.3 hectares and is planted at 6,666 vines per hectare. The grapes underwent seven days of cold maceration, native-yeast alcoholic fermentation and 60 days of post-fermentation skin contact before transfer to foudres. The wine matured for two years in 5,000-litre oak foudres.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby red; fresh sour cherry and cherry aromas, sweet spices and dried rose petals; crisp acidity, ripe fruit, structured tannins, medium body and a persistent finish
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2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Approximately 85% Malbec and 15% other varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere
Drinking Window Drink now (2020 Cellar Collection selection)
Classification D.O. Maule
Region Maule Valley
Soil Granite deposit with tufa present at varying depths
Harvest Dates Third week of March 2010
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1945
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Volume 2,500 bottles
Bottles2,500
Production Details Fruit came from a 2.3-hectare, dry-farmed, own-rooted and head-trained vineyard planted at 6,666 vines per hectare.
Tasting Notes Floral and red-fruit perfume; intense, long and fresh palate; harmonious and elegant
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