Colores Santos, Carmenere -Syrah, Colchagua, Chile, Red, 75cl

Description

Designation : COLORES SANTOS – CARMENERE SYRAH DO
COLCHAGUA

Grape varieties : Carmenere 90% – Syrah 10%

Origin : The Colchagua Valley has evolved over the past twenty years from a quiet stretch of farmland to one of Chile’s most important and active wine regions. The low altitude of Colchagua’s coastal hills allows Pacific breezes to interact with Andean winds, refreshing the valley and extending the region’s ripening period, helping to preserve the acidity of the grapes, and to produce reds with excellent colour, freshness and ageing potential.

Vinification :

The mechanical harvest is preferably done by night to take advantage of the cool night-time temperatures. Before being vatted, the grapes are cooled. Before the alcoholic fermentation starts, the grapes macerate for 7 days at 8ºC . The alcoholic fermentation lasts 7 to 10 days at 26ºC-28ºC. During the alcoholic fermentation process, pumping over are done every day. After fermentation, the wine and marc remain in contact for about 7 to 10 days. Once the wine and the marc have been separated, the latter is put away as quickly as possible to preserve all its fruit and to begin its ageing on wood.

Soil : The soil is sandy-clay with a rocky volcanic mixture at the foot of the hills.
Sensory characteristic :
Colour : Deep ruby red colour
Nose :
Beautiful aromas of strawberry and raspberry combine gracefully with subtle notes of herbs, spices and cedar.
Palate :
On the palate, the wine is nervous, juicy and fresh. It has a nice roundness and a texture that lingers with the light cedar of the oak ageing.

Recommendations :

This red blend goes very well with pork and pasta.

Serving condition in C° : 16 – 18 °