Rapel Valley, Chile

85% Merlot; 6% Malbec; 5% Syrah and 4% Petit Verdot.

The 2008 Vintage was a year with a very cold and dry winter. The spring was drier than average and flowering conditions were good. The summer was hotter and drier with higher temperatures than normal. These conditions lead to grapes deeply colored and richly flavoured. During the harvest, conditions were very good and we completed harvest before the end of April and the first significant rain The results were very promising and we are very proud to offer you a great vintage of our Casa Merlot.

All the grapes were harvested by hand in small cases of 12 kilos and carefully transported to the winery. We obtained clean and pure fruit with strict quality control of the bunch and the berries. Fermentation lasted about 2 weeks in stainless steel tanks, utilizing native yeast at 26 to 28° C. Post fermentation skin contact lasted for about a week. After fermentation 36% of the wine was aged in French Oak barrels to add an extra layer of complexity. The remaining 64% was aged in stainless steel tanks. The result is intense fruit expression with a smooth and very pleasant palate.

Color: Deep ruby red. Nose: Red fruit and sweet spices, touches of herbs and white pepper with a very well integrated oak.Palate: Very soft tannins, that evolves to a long finish and good acidity. Pleasant with just the perfect complexity.Pairing: Serve from 16° C (60° F) to 18° C (64° F). The ideal companion for pastas, pork and grilled red meat.

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