Varieties:

85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot,
6% Petit Verdot

Vineyard of Origin:

The mouth of the transversal valley of the Lontué river (Curicó valley)

Vintage:

Last week of April, first week of May 2001

Harvest:

Manual

Soil:

Muddy and clayey, rich in volcanic ashes

Climate:

Semi-arid Mediterranean

Ageing:

60% in French oak (Nevers/Vosges/Troncais) barrels for 14 months, 40% in stainless steel vats at a lower temperature.

Colour:

Deep Ruby

Aroma:

:Luxuriant, expression of black fruits, berries, cassis, mora, and cherries

Palate:

The same fruits as in the nose, very juicy with delicate toasted tones of barrels, full bodied, ripe and silky tannins. It lasts long in the palate with a distinctive elegance.

Alcohol:

13.2%

Total Acidity:

3.08 g/l

PH:

3.77

Recommendation:

Ready to drink, with the capacity to keep and age for several years at least until 2011

NB:

As the wine has not been filtered or cold stabilised, it could contain a small amount of sediment.