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Amber Merlot
  • Amber Merlot
  • Amber Merlot
Amber Merlot

Amber Merlot

85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah.

$7.990

From Melipilla, in the Maipo Valley, this Merlot is a wine that expresses the freshness of its coastal terroir. The foothill soils, of granitic and clay origin, provide a base of structure and minerality. The Mediterranean climate, moderated by Pacific mists and breezes, allows for a slow ripening that develops complex flavors and round tannins.

The grapes are harvested by hand during the last week of March. The wine is cold macerated for 5 days to intensify its aromatic profile. Sixty percent of the blend rests for 8 months in used French and American oak barrels, a technique that seeks to soften the tannins and add a layer of complexity without overpowering the fruit.

It has a deep ruby color and offers aromas of black fruits, plum, spice and cedar. On the palate, this Merlot stands out for its good balance, with soft, round tannins, rich acidity and notes of black pepper and flowers, along with a delicate touch of vanilla. Best served at 17°C, it pairs excellently with roast pork loin with apple puree or mushroom risotto.
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TASTING NOTE

Deep ruby color with aromas of black fruits, plum, spices and cedar. It is a wine of good balance, structured, rich acidity, with soft and round tannins. It presents aromas of flowers, black pepper, liquorice notes, toast and a soft vanilla tone.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

15 to 16°C

Technical Data
General and Technical Information
  • Appellation of Origin: Maipo Valley
  • 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah.
  • Alcoholic content: 14.0% vol.
  • Total acidity: 3.77 g/l.
  • pH: 3.4
  • Residual sugar: 2.8 g/l.
Terroir (Vineyard)
  • Soil: Soils at the foot of the mountain, of granitic origin and clay loam texture.
  • Climate: The vineyard is exposed to maritime influence due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its location in front of the Maipo River. There are morning mists and cooling breezes. The climate is temperate Mediterranean, with average maximum temperatures between 28 and 29°C and minimum temperatures between 12 and 15°C from December to the end of March.
Winemaking Process
  • Harvest: By hand during the last week of March.
  • Fermentation: A cold maceration is carried out for 5 days at 8°C (46°F). Fermentation is carried out with selected yeasts at temperatures between 26°C and 28°C.
  • Aging: 60% of the blend was aged in used French and American oak barrels for a period of 8 months.

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