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Desafio Sur Gran Reserva Carmenere

Overview

The grapes are manually harvested in different sectors of our vineyards looking for the maximum power in fruit, soft tannins, and identity of the variety.

Variety: 100% Carmenère. Old vines.

Harvest: The harvest was carried out manually from May 25 to 30, when the grapes presented optimal organoleptic qualities of aromas and tannin maturity.

Chile

Appellation Itata Valley
Variety 100% Carmenere
Average age of vines 30+
Farming Traditional
Soil Granite & Clay
Fermentation 10-14 days in stainless steel tanks (26ºC)
Aging 8 months in French oak and 6 months in bottle

Location

Central Chile, Chile

Appellation

Itata Valley

Proprietor

Rolando Grossling

Winemaker

Rolando Grossling

Size/Elevation

14 hectares/ 100-300 meters