This Grand Reserve, with over 16 months of French Oak ageing and over 12 months of bottle ageing, shows a characteristic red terracotta color. Expresses the body and elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon, sweet and spice of Carmenere and intensity of Merlot
Tasting
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Appearance |
Red terracotta color |
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Aroma |
Spices, blackberries, raspberries and vanilla |
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Palate |
Great character and body, elegant tannins, soft at palate |
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Serving Temperature |
18°C / 64°F |
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Pairing |
Fine dining, meats and spiced dishes. |
Description
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Varietal Composition |
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenere, 5% Merlot |
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Available format |
750ml bottle |
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Vineyards |
Aitué Estate |
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Denomination of Origin |
Maule Valley |
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Trellis system |
Vertical shoot positioning |
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Soil type |
Sandy clay |
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Age of vines |
25-30 years |
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Yield |
8 tons/ha |
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Harvest date |
May |
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Type of harvest |
Hand selection in small cases of 10 kilos / 22 pounds |
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Fermentation |
8 days at 28ºC / 82ºF |
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Total Maceration |
20 days |
Ageing Process
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Blend |
50% |
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Oak ageing |
16 months |
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Bottle ageing |
12 months |
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Barrel type |
100% new French oak, 225 lts |
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Cellaring |
12 years |
Analysis
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Alcohol |
14% |
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pH |
3,62 |
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Total Acidity (H2SO4) |
3,4 gr/lt |
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Reducing sugar |
3,4 gr/lt |
