
Varietals | Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc |
Tasting Notes | |
Alcohol | +-13.0% Vol |
Appearance | Salmon pink with coral blue shading |
Aroma | Strawberries and cream, fresh red fruit |
Palate | Supple and round, freshness, complex |
Vineyard | |
Altitude | 200-297m |
Soil | Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil |
Yield | 5 tons per hectare (35hl/ha) |
Vinification | |
Maceration | Minimal skin contact of up to 4 hours; gentle pressing from selected vineyards combined with bleeding off 10% juice from premium red cultivars |
Fermentation temp | 12-15ºC |
Malolactic fermentation | none |
Maturation | |
Maturation | Fermented and matured with French oak alternatives for 4 weeks; further maturation on secondary less for 1-3 months and monthly less stirring |
In bottle pre-release | 1 month |
Ageing potential | 1 to 2 years |