| Size | 75cl |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Cachapoal |
| Main Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon (95%) |
| Expression | Red, Medium-Bodied and Elegant |
Tasting note
Deep ruby red with a nose of intense aromas of fresh red fruit like cherries, intermingled with a subtle note of oak that is perfectly integrated in the wine. Good acidity balances this wine with a concentrated palate that achieves a good balance between the alcohol level, body and tannins. Smooth texture and a long finish.
In the press
The 2018 Altair was produced with a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carmenere and 1% Syrah, so basically a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine combines power with elegance and has abundant tannins, plenty of power and moderate acidity. This 2018 seems fresher and less influenced by the oak than previous years.
Plum, currant, raspberry-leaf, lemon-zest and bitter-chocolate aromas. It’s medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Juicy and fresh. Delicious now.
Viticulture
Drawn from the starlit Andes sky, Tarapaca's vineyards flourish in the Cachapoal Andes Valley, shaped by ancient volcanic forces and earthquakes. Cab Sauv and Franc thrive in mineral-rich volcanic soils, delivering structured wines with unique minerality. The vineyard, 110 km south of Santiago, offers slopes and gravel deposits, yielding 5/600 tons per year.
Vinification
Carefully selected grapes, 3 to 5-day pre-fermentative maceration. Fermentation for 10 days. Macerated for 5-15 days. Racked into barrels. Aged for 22 months. The wine was aged for thst 16 months in 225-litre French oak barrels (50% new and 35% second-use or older), apart from 15%, which was aged in foudres.
Food Match
Ideal with reat meat, beef and lamb.
| Closure | Agglomerate Cork | ||||||||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||||||||
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| pH | 3.62 | ||||||||
| Total Acidity | 5.75g/l Tartaric | ||||||||
| Residual Sugar | 2.92g/l | ||||||||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||||||||
| SKU Code | K3066118 |