
Varietals | Merlot-based red blend |
Tasting Notes | |
Alcohol | +-14.0% Vol |
Appearance | Brick red to purple |
Aroma | Red fruit, spice |
Palate | Smooth, easy-drinking |
Vineyard | |
Altitude | 200-297m |
Soil | Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil |
Yield | 6.5 tons per hectare (45hl/ha) |
Vinification | |
Maceration | 3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; 1 week extended maceration after fermentation; +-3 punch-downs per day |
Fermentation temp | 24-26ºC |
Malolactic fermentation | In tank |
Maturation | |
Maturation | Matured on French oak alternatives for 3-6 months |
In bottle pre-release | 12 months |
Ageing potential | 3-5 years |