Cousiño Macul Classic Chardonnay
Wine Description
Cousiño Macul was one of the first Chilean vineyards to produce Chardonnay. The vines were originally established in the Maipo Valley with cuttings brought from Burgundy at the end of the 19th century.
Classically styled and 100% stainless steel fermented, Cousiño Macul Chardonnay is crafted to showcase the vibrant character and flavors of the Maipo Valley. It embodies Cousiño Macul’s signature blend of New World richness and Old World finesse.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Buin and Macul Vineyards
Vineyard size
Various acres
Soil composition
Calcareous Soil, Sand and Rough stone
Elevation:
1,320-1,890 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000 in Buin and 920 in Macul
Yield/acre:
2.6 tons
Exposure:
Northern / Southern
Year vineyard planted:
Various
Harvest time:
Last days of March
First vintage of this wine:
2002
Bottles produced of this wine:
75,000
Certified Vineyards:
Wines of Chile Sustainability Certification
Certifying Organizations:
Wines of Chile
Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
Full bunch press
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel Tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
20 days
Fermentation temperature:
57-59 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
No
Type of aging container:
Stainless Steel Tanks
Size of aging container:
41,000 L
Length of aging before bottling:
4 Months
Length of bottle aging:
1 Month
Total SO2
79
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.23
Acidity:
5.43 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
20.9 g/L
Total SO2
79
Residual sugar:
1.61 g/L
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