Cousiño-Macul Classic Merlot

Cousiño-Macul Classic Merlot

Wine Description

The climate during season 2015-2016 was not usual comparing it with past years. The main effects were over the health of the grapes due to strong showers during April; a delay in the ripening period due to a cold spring; and lower general yield due to both conditions.  All our wines are expected to develop very well ending up fresh and with good natural acidity. In the case of whites, they will show lower alcohol levels. In the case of reds, they will be elegant with flower notes and fruity. In general, we´ll get lower yields but high-quality wines, representatives of the climate conditions, origin and variety.

Cousiño-Macul Winery
Cousiño-Macul Vineyard
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Acclaim
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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:
247,000
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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
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.72
Acidity:
4.47 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Residual sugar:
2.91 g/L
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Wine Production

The grapes were ground immediately after harvesting. They were then subjected to a cold maceration of 3 to 5 days before fermentation, which lasted between 8 to 10 days. Selected yeasts were used at a fermenting temperature between 26°C and 28°C. After this it passed through a full malolactic fermentation, settled for 6 months in tanks and bottled.