Terranoble Azara Carmenere
Wine Description
In this blend, 96% Carmenere is balanced with 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Estate vineyards in the Colchagua Valley
Soil composition
Volcanic and alluvial
Training method
Espaldera
Elevation:
660 feet
Vines/acre:
1600
Exposure:
Northwestern/Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1994
Harvest time:
April
First vintage of this wine:
1997
Bottles produced of this wine:
29,333
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
96% Carménère, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
8 days
Fermentation temperature:
75-79 °F
Type of aging container:
French oak barrels
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
Length of bottle aging:
12 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.69
Acidity:
3.38 g/L
Alcohol:
14.1 %
Dry extract:
29.4 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.5 g/L
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