Tasting Notes 2006

Grapes : Pinot noir 100%, Casablanca valley.

Vintage : The grapes were harvested by hand by march 15th to 30 th, 2006, with the utmost care, in a series of pickings at optimum ripeness.

Average per Ha : 7 Ton.

Winemaking : This wine was fermented in stainless steel open fermenters tanks under temperature controled, 24 – 26°C, with select yeast. Once, the alcoholic fermentation was done the wine was kept with their skins for about 18 days to increase volume and to add more complexity to the wine. Malolactic fermentation was done in first and second use French oak barrels, where it was aged for about 9 months. The result is a well balanced wine with great floral and fruity aromas.

Tasting notes : Brilliant ruby red color, with red fruits like plums, strawberry, raspberry aromas mixed with delicate hints of vanilla and violet notes. The palate reveals the red berries flavors wrapped with soft and silky tannins and a very good mouth feel.

Chemical analisys of the wine : Alcohol: 14, 5%; Total acidity: 5, 61 g/L (C4H606), pH: 3, 5.