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Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

The extraordinary quality of the 2009 wines is probably the best testimonial to date of the Colchagua Valley’s potential for producing superior red wines. No rains occurred during the entire growing season, allowing grapes to be harvested at their perfect maturity.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby red with intense aromas of red fruits and cassis. Soft notes of plum and blackberry followed by a hint of vanilla. Abundant flavors of ripe cherries and plums up front highlight balanced acidity, soft tannins and good structure. Full-bodied with a long and concentrated finish accented by fruit and vanilla notes.

Food Pairing

Perfect with grilled steak, spicy pork or chicken dishes, and savory garlic or pepper flavors. Pair this wine with ripe cheeses, like Emmental, gruyere, or soft, herbed brie. Root: 1 Cabernet is also a great match with dark chocolate or rich, creamy desserts.

The extraordinary quality of the 2009 wines is probably the best testimonial to date of the Colchagua Valley’s potential for producing superior red wines. No rains occurred during the entire growing season, allowing grapes to be harvested at their perfect maturity.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby red with intense aromas of red fruits and cassis. Soft notes of plum and blackberry followed by a hint of vanilla. Abundant flavors of ripe cherries and plums up front highlight balanced acidity, soft tannins and good structure. Full-bodied with a long and concentrated finish accented by fruit and vanilla notes.

Food Pairing

Perfect with grilled steak, spicy pork or chicken dishes, and savory garlic or pepper flavors. Pair this wine with ripe cheeses, like Emmental, gruyere, or soft, herbed brie. Root: 1 Cabernet is also a great match with dark chocolate or rich, creamy desserts.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Soil composition:
Steep, rocky slopes made up of sand over clay: soils of volcanic origin
Training method:
VSP Trellis system; bilateral coron training
Elevation:
500 feet feet
Vines/acre:
1080-1350
Exposure:
North-South
Harvest time:
April
First vintage of this wine:
2003

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
15-20
Varietal composition:
85% Cabernet Sauivgnon, 15% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
73.4-82.4 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
50% American, 50% French oak
Size of aging container:
70% barrels of 225L and 30% stainless steel tanks of 30,000L
Type of oak:
American & French
Length of aging before bottling:
10 months in 50% American/50% French oak only 70% of the wine, 30% stainless steel

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.62
Acidity:
5.6 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %