VIU MANENT MERLOT RESERVA ESTATE COLLECTION 75CL/13%

• Very Fresh in Style, the grapes for this wine come from different estate Merlot vineyards in the Colchagua Valley.

Varietal Composition: Merlot 91%, Syrah 5%, Malbec 4%.

Elaboration: The grapes were destemmed and crushed into a stainless steel tank. Alcoholic fermentation took place with selected yeasts at 24º–25ºC with light extraction through just 4 pump overs per day and ending with a post-fermentation maceration for approximately 1 week. Malolactic fermentation occurred normally. Approximately 30% of the wine was aged in oak barrels, and the rest remained in stainless steel and cement tanks. The different components were later blended, lightly filtered, and bottled. Oak: The blend was aged for 7 months in previously used French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes:  Ruby red with violet nuances and intense aromas of spices and abundant ripe fruit such as plums and black cherries along with a bit of cinnamon. The palate is juicy and medium bodied with very good balance. balanced, with a smooth texture and a pleasing finish.