Varietals |
Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache, Viognier |
Tasting Notes |
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Alcohol |
+-14.0% Vol |
Appearance |
Brick red to deep purple |
Aroma |
Spice, violets, black olive, dark chocolate, purple fruit |
Palate |
Generous mouthfeel, smooth tannis, delicate persistence |
Vineyard |
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Altitude |
210-289m |
Soil |
Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil |
Yield |
6.5 tons per hectare (45hl/ha) |
Vinification |
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Maceration |
3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; +-3 punch-downs per day |
Fermentation temp |
24-26ºC |
Malolactic fermentation |
In foudre |
Maturation |
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Maturation |
Shiraz & Viognier fermented together; last part of fermentation completed in foudre; Mourvedre and Grenache integrated into blend after fermentation; further 24 months maturation in French oak foudre |
In bottle pre-release |
6-9 months |
Ageing potential |
6-8 years and longer |