Lapostolle
Apalta Red
Lapostolle
Apalta Red
Apalta Red represents the heart of Lapostolle: French winemaking expertise and the Chilean Terroir at its best.
Wine Production
100% hand harvested, strict fruit selection by state of the art Vistalys optical sorter. All fermentations were made in stainless steel tanks. The Apalta blend enhances the main characteristics of each variety: from Cabernet Sauvignon, its complexity and elegant structure; from Syrah, its exuberant and attractive aromas; and from the Carmenere, its roundness and spicy expression. 70% of the blend was aged for 12 months in a mix of new and second use French oak barrels. The wine was clarified and a very light filtration was done previous bottling.
Tasting Notes
Lapostolle Apalta Red is an estate blend that elevates the characteristics of each variety: complex and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, exuberant Syrah, and spicy Carmenère. It has a well-balanced nose with black fruits, coffee, and chocolate. The silky palate displays luxurious tannins and a well-balanced structure.
Food Pairing
Enjoy this lively red blend with stew or grilled meats.
Apalta Red represents the heart of Lapostolle: French winemaking expertise and the Chilean Terroir at its best.
Wine Production
100% hand harvested, strict fruit selection by state of the art Vistalys optical sorter. All fermentations were made in stainless steel tanks. The Apalta blend enhances the main characteristics of each variety: from Cabernet Sauvignon, its complexity and elegant structure; from Syrah, its exuberant and attractive aromas; and from the Carmenere, its roundness and spicy expression. 70% of the blend was aged for 12 months in a mix of new and second use French oak barrels. The wine was clarified and a very light filtration was done previous bottling.
Tasting Notes
Lapostolle Apalta Red is an estate blend that elevates the characteristics of each variety: complex and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, exuberant Syrah, and spicy Carmenère. It has a well-balanced nose with black fruits, coffee, and chocolate. The silky palate displays luxurious tannins and a well-balanced structure.
Food Pairing
Enjoy this lively red blend with stew or grilled meats.
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About the Vineyard
The Apalta DO lies within a projection of the Coastal Cordillera, a small mountain range of decomposed granite between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean within the Colchagua Valley. The family’s estate – the ‘Clos’ – is protected by a horseshoe-shaped mountain that shelters vines from the extreme influences of the Andes and Pacific.
The hills provide relief from the afternoon sun in summer, creating slightly cooler conditions than the rest of the valley. Below, the Tinguiririca River cuts along the valley, providing natural drainage for winter rains. Here, conditions are perfect for elegant, complex wines with great structure, depth, color, and aging potential.
