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Merlot
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Merlot
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Merlot
2006   MERLOT

COMPOSITION 85% Merlot
15% Cabernet Sauvignon
HARVEST By hand
VINTAGE March, 2006
APPELLATION Colchagua Valley
AGE OF THE VINES 15 years
YIELD 5 tons per acre
MACERATION 48 hours before fermentation
FERMENTATION Selected yeast, 24-28° C, 7 days
AGEING 8 months in stainless steel tank, at least 2 months in bottle
ALCOHOL 13.5%
TOTAL ACIDITY 4.72 g/l
VOLATILE ACIDITY 0.43 g/l
pH 3.59
RESIDUAL SUGAR 1.65 g/l
FREE SO2 30.4 mg/l
TOTAL SO2 48 mg/l


     2006 Technical Sheet     
     2005 Technical Sheet     
WINEMAKER'S NOTES: "Good aromatic intensity and richness of black fruits like plum, leading to notes of menthol and fresh red fruits. In the mouth it is creamy and round, with soft tannins and a long, savory finish."