Varietals |
Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier with a potential of Grenache |
Tasting Notes |
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Alcohol |
+-14.0% Vol |
Appearance |
Deep ruby to brick red |
Aroma |
Sweet spices, dark chocolate, black olive |
Palate |
Generous mouthfeel, smooth tannis, persistent and lingering finish |
Vineyard |
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Altitude |
210-289m |
Soil |
Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil |
Yield |
6.5 tons per hectare (45hl/ha) |
Vinification |
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Maceration |
3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; +- 3 punch-downs per day |
Fermentation temp |
24-26ºC |
Malolactic fermentation |
In tank |
Maturation |
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Maturation |
Vionier & Shiraz fermented together and complete fermentation in wood. |
In bottle pre-release |
18 months |
Ageing potential |
10 years and longer |