Appearance |
Intense purple color |
Aroma |
Notes of mature fruits such as cherries and blackberries with tobacco and nuts |
Palate |
Complex, great body, nice tannins and long finish |
Serving Temperature |
18°C / 64°F |
Pairing |
White and red meats, spiced fishes, pasta and cheeses |
Varietal Composition |
100% Merlot |
Available format |
750ml bottle |
Vineyards |
Aitué Estate |
Denomination of Origin |
Maule Valley |
Trellis system |
Vertical shoot positioning |
Soil type |
Sandy clay |
Age of vines |
15-25 years |
Yield |
10 tons/ha |
Harvest date |
April |
Type of harvest |
Hand selection in small cases of 12 kilos / 26 pounds |
Fermentation |
8 days at 28ºC / 82ºF |
Total Maceration |
10 days |
Blend |
25% |
Oak ageing |
6 months |
Bottle ageing |
6 months |
Barrel type |
French oak, 225 lt |
Cellaring |
8 years |
Alcohol |
13,5% |
pH |
3,44 |
Total Acidity (H2SO4) |
3,63 gr/lt |
Reducing sugar |
2,15 gr/lt |
