Another one from the Chilean wine fest … Dark in color with a nice cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with bold, rich cherries coming through. On the medium length finish the wine displays some lovely smooth tannins and nice acidity. I would give this an 88+. One of the stars of the show. Sadly, not in the LCBO. @27.95 a bottle from Rare Earth wines.
From the winery’s web site:
Vineyard: ALTO MAIPO VALLEY. FLAT CLAYISH SOIL OF ALLUVIAL ORIGIN WITH GREAT PRESENCE OF ROUNDED PEBBLES AND ROCKS FROM RIVER EROSION. COOL CLIMATE DUE TO PROXIMITY TO THE MOUNTAIN RANGE.
Harvest: APRIL 25-28, 2012. 6-7 TON/HA.
Vinification: MANUAL DE-STEMMING; BERRIES ARE REMOVED FROM THE BUNCH ONE BY ONE. SEEDING OF SELECTED YEASTS AND DAILY PUNCHING DOWN, WITHOUT PUMPING OVER. ALCOHOLIC MACERATION FOR 1 TO 2 WEEKS.
RACKING BY GRAVITY ONLY IN NEW BARRELS FOR MLF. AGING FOR 18 TO 24 MONTHS.
Aging: 18 TO 24 MONTHS IN NEW 225-LITER FRENCH OAK BARRELS.
Fining: NONE.
Tasting notes
BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT RED COLOR WITH BRICK-LIKE NUANCES. DELICATE VIOLET, RED FRUIT, PEPPERMINT, HAZELNUT AROMAS WITH A DELICATE HINT OF FINE WOOD. BLACKCURRANT AND DRIED FRUIT ON THE BACK. ALL THESE ELEMENTS COMBINE TO PRODUCE A WINE OF DEEP COMPLEXITY. GENTLE, CLEAN AND LAYERED MOUTH FEEL THAT GRADUALLY UNVEILS ITS ELEGANCE. A WINEMAKER’S PRIDE THAT BOASTS DELICIOUSLY ROUND AND SEDUCTIVE TANNINS.
Analysis: ALCOHOL: 14,8% ACIDITY: 5,09 G/L PH: 3,59 RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3,02 G/L
