Marques De Casa Concha Merlot 2021
Grape Varietals & Region: 95% Merlot, with 5% Malbec from the Maule Valley, where there are large amounts of clay and granite in its soils, primarily toward the coast, where the Coastal Mountains are relatively low, enable the cool ocean breezes to enter this valley that produces the largest number of varieties in Chile. Mediterranean climate, with a long dry season.
Taste Profile: Deep, dark, bright red. Rich and skillfully balanced. Fresh and complex. Delicate notes of blackcurrant, spices, wild fruits, and red plum. It has a nice and elegant touch of toasted oak which adds an attractive dimension. Elegant tannins accompany a great fruit expression on the palate. Its finish is long, fresh, and captivating.
Winemaking Process: The bunches are selected in the vineyard and de-stemmed, then transported to the fermentation ponds. This process is carried out in stainless steel tanks and lasts a total of 10 to 14 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally for 50% of the wine and is induced with selected cultures for the other 50%. Next, the wine completes its aging period for 14 to months in French oak barrels and foudres. The stabilization of this wine occurs naturally, without treatments. Aged for 18 months, 50% in 5,000 L foudres and 50% French oak barrels, 22% first use and 88% second and third use.
