Cousiño-Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Description
Since the debut in 1927, Antiguas Reservas has always been a limited selection of the very best Cabernet Sauvignon from the Cousiño-Macul estate vineyards. Over the years, Cousiño-Macul has maintained its classic style by combining New World ripeness with Old World elegance, finesse and a framework to age long and well.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Viña Cousiño Macul
Soil composition
Clay-Loam
Training method
Espalier
Elevation:
1475 - 2060 feet
Vines/acre:
920 - 2000
Yield/acre:
3.2 - 3.6 tons
Exposure:
North and South
Harvest time:
April
First vintage of this wine:
1927
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
30
Varietal composition:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel Tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
8-10 days
Fermentation temperature:
78-82 °F
Maceration technique:
Extended Skin Contact
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
1 - 4 Years
Length of bottle aging:
1-2 years
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
5.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13.90% %
Dry extract:
28.4 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.6 g/L
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