Gran Reserva Merlot

Technical sheet

Harvest Year

2018

Valley

Colchagua, Chile.

Variety

Merlot 100%

Alcohol

14%

Vinification

Pre-fermentative cold maceration for 5 days, with alcoholic fermentation ocurring at 25-27ºC to better wxtract polyphenols from the wine. Post-fementative maceration for 2 to 3 weeks. the part of the wine is decanted into barrels for 10-12 months. The rest of the wine finishes its malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks.

Finning and filtration

Once the wine has been blended it is smoothly clarified.

Aging

Aged in French oak barrels for 10 to 12 months.

Food matchings

Duck, white meats, light stews or pasta dishes.

Winemaker's notes

A wine with an intense ruby red colour, complex aromas of cherries, black pepper and hints of coffee. It has great balance, pleasant acidity and a long finish.