Merlot Reserva

TASTING NOTE

Garnet red with purple hues. On the nose, intense aromas of strawberries and blackberries combine nicely with notes of black pepper and dried fruits. A juicy and silky mouthful that persists to a fruity finish.

PAIRING

Pairs well with charcuterie, roasted vegetables. Tomato based Italian dishes. Meat casseroles and roast chicken. Lightly spiced ethnic dishes.

 

 

 

Appellation Central Valley
Color Red
Grape Varieties Merlot
ABV (Alcohol By Volume) 13.5%
Bottle Size 75cl
Type of Soil High salinity stemming from irrigation from the Maipo River. Low potassium level
Vinification Hand-picked in 18kg boxes and carried to the estate winery immediately after cutting

Carefully selected before processing

Fermented to dryness in stainless steel tanks at 25-28°C controlled temperature for 8 days

Aged in French used oak barrels for 4-5 months to add complexity and to achieve softer tannins