Pacifico Sur Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Price £7.40
Stock Level: 26
| Grape: | Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40% |
| Strength: | 13.5% |
| Style: | Full bodied |
| Size: | 750ml |
| Cellar Notes: | The grapes are harvested by hand in April when they have reached optimal maturity. In order to extract colour and aromas, the must is interfused with its skin for 3 days at low temperatures. The must is then fermented for 7 days in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts at temperatures ranging from 26º to 28º C (79º to 82º F). The wine is next left macerate for an additional 10 days to extract its fruity characteristics. Then, 50% of the wine is aged in oak barrels for 6 months. Finally, the wine is cellared in bottles for 6 additional months before its launch on the market |
| Appearance: | intense ruby-red colour |
| Aromas: | well-emphasized red fruit aromas |
| Palate: | a gentle touch of oak and a well-structured and generous finish round out this delicious blend. |
Vineyard Notes: Tutunjian Estate http://www.apaltagua.com/
The Pacifico Sur range of wines are made by Tutunjian Estate Vineyards, which is a company that was started by successful American businessman Edward Tutunjian. They cultivate some 200 hectares of quality vineyards, including estates in the Colchagua, Curico, Maule and Casablanca valleys. Aided by top winemaker consultant Alfonso Espinoza they are creating some exceptional wines at all levels. Pacifico Sur is an excellent varietal range that shows good purity of fruit to give well defined varietal flavours.
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