Cousiño Macul Classic Merlot
Wine Description
Classically styled and 100% stainless steel fermented, Cousiño Macul Merlot 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:
920-2,000
Yield/acre:
2.6 tons
Exposure:
North and South
Harvest time:
March
First vintage of this wine:
2002
Bottles produced of this wine:
160,000
Sustainability Certification:
Certified Sustainable by Wines of Chile
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
7
Varietal composition:
100% Merlot
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel Tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
8-10 days
Maceration technique:
Pump over
Type of aging container:
Stainless Steel Tanks
Size of aging container:
41,000 L
Length of aging before bottling:
3 Months
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
Total SO2
72
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.58
Acidity:
4.35 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
31 g/L
Total SO2
72
Residual sugar:
2.78 g/L
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