Cousiño-Macul Classic Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Description
This Cabernet Sauvignon is true to its varietal character. The emphasis is placed on representing the variety and terroir, which is why no use of wood was employed in making this wine. Fruity and balanced, this wine is well structured and a perfect accompaniment for main dishes.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Buin and Macul Vineyards
Vineyard size
Various acres
Soil composition
Calcareous soil, sand and rough stone
Elevation:
1,320-1,890 feet
Vines/acre:
931-2,024
Yield/acre:
2.6 tons
Exposure:
North and South
Year vineyard planted:
Various
Harvest time:
March
First vintage of this wine:
2002
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
27 days
Fermentation temperature:
55.4 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
No
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
41,000 L
Length of aging before bottling:
3 months
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
Total SO2
89
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.64
Acidity:
4.77 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
31 g/L
Total SO2
89
Residual sugar:
2.26 g/L
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