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Undurraga TH Cabernet Franc Valle de Maipo 2022
£147.52
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6 bottle(s) at £24.59 per bottle.
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QAHD5833722A
Undurraga TH Cabernet Franc Valle de Maipo 2022
- Grapes Cabernet Franc 85%, Merlot 15%
- Country Chile
- Region Valle de Maipo
- Abv 13.5 %
- BodyValue: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 2.7
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Intense black fruit aromas are complemented by hints of cedar, spice and floral touches of violets, as well as characteristic graphite and herbal tones, all leading to a fresh finish. It is a mature wine with intense black fruit aromas complemented by hints of cedar, spice, and floral touches of violets. Firm, mature tannins surround a fresh, textured palate with harmonious balance. Serve with game, grilled red meats, or cheese.
The grapes were destemmed and carefully sorted to ensure only healthy, ripe fruit was crushed. The grapes were transferred by gravity into the vat, where they underwent pre-fermentation cold maceration under anaerobic conditions for five days at 6 to 8°C. Fermentation occurred with natural yeasts at 27 to 28°C for 13 days with three daily pump-overs. The wine was left over its lees and skins for an additional 12 days to enhance its structure further. It was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. A touch of Merlot gently softens the floral, well-structured Cabernet Franc.
Intense black fruit aromas are complemented by hints of cedar, spice, and floral touches of violets, as well as characteristic graphite and herbal notes. Firm tannins surround a fresh, textured palate with harmonious balance.
| Country | Chile |
|---|---|
| Brand | Undurraga |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | The Cabernet Franc grapes were sourced from a selected vineyard planted exclusively for this range in Catemito, in the Valle de Maipo. The daily temperatures during the summer are lower in this area than in the rest of the Valle de Maipo, decreasing substantially in March and April, providing the ideal conditions for the tannins to ripen completely and ensure that the fresh aromas and flavours are preserved. Catemito is located on an alluvial terrace formed in the Holocene period, approximately 10,000 years ago. The soil has a mixed sandy-clayey texture and a high presence of gravel, resulting in good drainage and balanced vigour and yields. The vines are 12 years old and planted on their rootstocks. This low-yielding terroir of 2.25 hectares was subjected to a controlled limited water supply during ripening. The yield was 1.5 kg per vine, providing the necessary concentration for a rich, ripe wine. |
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