Description
River bench associated soils, deep alluvial clay loam. The clays provide great water retention that contributes to good grape ripening. The retention characteristics are perfect for controlling plant growth.
Climate
:Subhumid mediterranean. Hot days give way to cold nights. The influence of the Cachapoal river reduces nocturnal summer temperatures, which slows the ripening of the grapes.
Aging
:Aged in French oak barrels for 17 months (80% in new barrels, 20% in one year old
barrels).
Harvest
:Hand picked. May 4 -17th, 2006.
Top 100 N - 92 points Wine Spectator - Dark in profile, with plum and currant fruit, but very pure, with silky
tannins and a long, stylish finish that lets incense, spice and mineral
notes play out. Deftly done. Drink now through 2011.
Winemaker's notes
:Appearance: Bright
Colour: Dark and deep red with violet nuances.
Nose: Very elegant, complex, strong character of Carmenere, red ripe fruit, spicy with hints of tobacco.
Palate: Great structure, mouth-filling, sour chocolate, sweet tannins, powerful and
concentrated. Dense, oily with lots of fruit giving a long finish.
Variety
:85% Carmenere, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petir Syrah.