Terranoble Azara Carmenere

Gran Reserva Carmenere bottle image

Wine Description

The grapes for this wine come from the Maule Valley,  located at the foot of the Andes mountains in the Southern part of the Central Valley. This Carmenere is an expression of the terroir. The grapes were harvested in April with a complete level of maturity to show all their aromatic potential. The wine was aged in oak barrels and stainless steel tanks for 12 months. 

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Acclaim
“Aromas of fresh fig, sage and burnt cedar rise from the glass. On the palate, the texture is of silk and satin. Rich notes of black fruit and polished tannins turn this wine into a deeply pleasing textural experience. A note of mineral and crushed black pepper in the mid-palate keeps this wine in balance.”
— Vinology.com/Wine School of Philadelphia, Apr 2015
“Deep, rich and intense, with good cut to the concentrated cherry tart and dried raspberry flavors. Offers lively minerality midpalate, showing notes of graphite and white pepper. The zesty finish is well-spiced.”
— Wine Spectator, May 2014
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Viña Santa Camila vineyard
Vineyard size
63 acres
Soil composition
Clay-Loam
Training method
VSP
Elevation:
594 feet
Vines/acre:
1,600
Yield/acre:
2.8 tons
Exposure:
Northern
Year vineyard planted:
1994
Harvest time:
April
First vintage of this wine:
1999
Bottles produced of this wine:
86,500
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
5 days; 7-14
Varietal composition:
100% Carménère
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
75 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration; Racking, and Pumpovers
Type of aging container:
Barrels and Stainless steel tanks
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
New-Two years
Length of bottle aging:
12 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
3.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.4 %
Dry extract:
30 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.7 g/L