Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Description
The 2005 growing season was very warm; the mediterranean-style microclimate produced very hot temperatures during the growing season giving red grapes ideal ripening conditions. The resulting fruit expresses intense color and concentration, with soft tannins.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Suspiro vineyards
Soil composition
Rocky, Clay, and Sand
Harvest time:
April
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
14 days
Fermentation temperature:
75-79 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Type of oak:
American (50%) and French (50%)
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Length of bottle aging:
4 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
5.5 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Residual sugar:
5.6 g/L
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