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Kevin's comments: Echeverria Merlot is showing plummy fruit with good depth and texture. Slightly herbaceous
Chateau Tasting Notes
ECHEVERRIA MERLOT - VINA ECHEVERRIA, CURICO VALLEY, CHILE
Vina Echeverria is a long established Chilean family owned and managed Estate, producing high quality wines. Their 75 hectares of vineyards, in one single block, and their state-of-art winery are located on the outskirts of the town of Molina in the Curico Valley, 200Km south of Santiago.
Vina Echeverria only make wine from their estate grown grapes, all of which originate from ungrafted select clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock of Cabernet Sauvignon (48%), Sauvignon Blanc (30%), Chardonnay (20%) and Merlot (2%). High priority is given to care in the vineyards and canopy management to control vegetative growth. Exposure to sunlight and air movement on the leaves are maximised, leading to almost organic viticulture with the minimum use of agrochemical products.
All members of the Echeverria family are involved at the winery making an unbeatable team, bonded together by the strongest forces of all: deep family roots, a shared passion for winemaking, an uncompromising search of excellence and a total commitment to their customers satisfaction.
Grapes: 100% Merlot single vineyard grapes from ungrafted selected clones of pre-philloxera French rootstock.
Harvest: Hand harvested in mid April.
Soil: Loam & clay soil, low fertility, well drained gravely subsoil.
Vinification: Harvested by hand and carried to the winery in 18KG boxes immediately after cutting. Fermented to dryness in stainless steel tanks for 10 days at 25-28C.
Extended skin maceration for an additional 10 days. 100%malolactic fermentation. Stored in stainless steel tanks at 14-16C for 4 months before bottling. Aged for at least 4 further months in bottle prior to release.
Colour: Deep ruby red
Serve: At room temperature to accompany grilled roast red meats, and rich pasta dishes.
Taste: A fruity and light wine with an elegant aroma of cherries and raspberries. Slightly herbaceous.
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