Appearance: Deep red color with violet highlights. Nose: Intense nose of blackberry and dry leaves with a spicy touch. In mouth: Smooth mouth entry; medium bodied, very well-balanced.
- climate
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Warm temperate climate with a Mediterranean rainfall regime and a wide range between daytime and nighttime temperatures, resulting from the proximity of the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. The coastal breezes during the afternoon help to keep summer temperatures moderate.
- soil
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The terroir where these vines are growing, is characterized by deep, loam-clay soils.
- vinification
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Maceration: Short maceration period -- 10 days. Extraction: Traditional pumping-over, and mixing with liquid nitrogen. Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Bayanus); temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius Aging: Wine conserved on its lees in stainless steel vats for 2-3 months before blending and bottling.