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Bright, deep and intense ruby garnet in color. The
nose delivers ripe red fruits, notes of herbs and trace minerals, while the
oak tones accompanied humeados. The palate is elegant with fresh, juicy and
dense texture. Round tannins and a bright end where you feel your berries,
fine accents and stony species that define its complexity.
Syrah
Varieties: Syrah 95% - Viognier 5%
Style: Elegant and fruity, with qualities typical of the
Limari Valley
Production: 700 cases (750 cc. / 12 bottles)
Yield: 6 tons/hectare
Age of the Vines: 14 years
Soil Type: Heavy clay, with calcareous strata
Management Of Soil: Trellis with 5 wires; four movable.
Irrigation: Drip irrigation
Harvest: By hand. Transported in 12 kg. containers
Analysis: Alcohol 13% vol.
Vinification: Coming from the 174 and 99 clones, the
grapes were harvested by hand from the fourth week of April through the
first week of May. From the vineyard, they were carefully transported to the
winery. Once there, the grapes were destemmed, gentlycrushed and sent to a
stainless steel vat for fermentation. After six days of pre-fermentation,
the selected yeasts were added. During the fermentation process, which
reached temperatures of 26 – 28 degrees C, the must (juice with grape skins)
was macerated with aerated recycling gradually moving the liquid from the
bottom to top of the vat 1.5 times until the fermentation process reached
half the alcoholic volume. The alcoholic fermentation was finalized by
macerating the wine with the grape skins for one more week to achieve an
improved structure and more character. Next the wine was separated from the
grape skins which were then pressed to yield a second fraction of wine.
After that, the wine was aged in 400 liters barrels (new and third use)
where it remained for a period of 12 months. Finally, the wine in casks went
through a process of cold stabilization and then was gently filtered prior
to bottling.
Tasting Note: Introduced by a deep intense purple, this
syrah releases a nose of small and fresh wild fruits such as huckleberries,
redcurrants, raspberries and plums melted with slightly wet earth tones
above a floral background. Meat and pepper touches seal the personality, and
subtle tones of vanilla, oriental spices and smoky mints add even more
charm. The palate presents a great juicy texture, escorted by numerous fine
and tight tannins, making perpetually and elegantly grow the volume in the
mouth. The natural freshness constantly allows the expression of the
aromatic fan which explodes all along the impressive and promising finish.
Best Enjoyed: Within 8 years
Winemaker: Jose Pablo Martin
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