Varietal:
100% Carménère.
Origin:
This wine was made with the finest Carménère grapes from the Viña San Pedro vineyards in the Maule Valley. This is a Single Vineyard planted on gentle hillsides with moderately deep sandy-clay-loam to clay soils with medium superficial stones. The vines are vertically trellised and are drip irrigated.
Climate:
2007 was an atypical year. Temperatures were lower than normal, and the red varieties were generally harvested at least 10 days later than in a normal year. The average alcohol levels were 1° lower than normal, and the acidity higher, which aided in color and freshness.
Harvest:
The grapes were hand picked during the second week of May. Vineyard yields were about 8 tons/hectare.
Vinification:
Following a 5-day cold soak, alcoholic fermentation took place with selected yeasts at controlled temperatures of 28°–29°C (82°–84°F), with 6 short pumpovers per day in order to keep the skins wet and to allow a slow and gentle extraction. Total maceration was 30 days. 12 months aging in French (95%) and American (5%) oak barrels, from 50% of which were first use and 50% second or third usage.
Analysis:
Alcohol: 14.67%
pH: 3.68
RS: 3.3 g/L
TA: 5.97 g/L (C4H6O6)
VA: 0.64 g/L
Tasting Notes:
Color:
Deep and intense violet.
Aroma:
Intense and fruity with notes of blackberry, fresh plum and black cherry with hint of black pepper vanilla and blond tobacco
Palate:
Very good volume, with ripe tannins that gives softness and roundness to the wine. At the same time it is complex with good acidity, ripe fruit, well-integrated and fresh.
Drink now or hold for 3 to 5 years.
Serving Suggestions:
Ideal with game birds, risotto, roasted lean meats and ripe cheeses. Serve at 16°–17°C (61°–63°F)
