Back   CARMENÈRE 2005 Introduced from France in the 1800s, Carmenère has developed a unique personality in the "terroir" of Chile, which is today the only significant source of this uncommon varietal grape. The MontGras vineyards, located in the Colchagua Valley, are in the heart of the Chilean wine country. The climate is typically Mediterranean, favouring the production of rich concentrated red wines. DESCRIPTION Appearance Bright cherry red. Aromas Black pepper, chocolate and hints of vanilla. Flavours Full body, round and velvety tannins. Varietal Composition 100% Carmenère Appellation Colchagua Vineyards 90% MontGras, San José Estate 10% Linderos, Maipo Valley Trellis System Lyre, Vertical shoot positioning, GDC & Pergola Soil Type Clay Loam Age of Vines 10 - 25 years VINIFICATION PROCESS Harvest Date Grapes were handpicked and selected the first week of May, 2005. Cold Soaking 3 days Yeast PDM Fermentation Temperature Between 25º and 32º C Pump-Overs 2 - 3 per day & 3 Rack & Returns (Delestages) Total Skin Contact 20 days Filtration Earth, pad and sterile bottling AGEING PROCESS Wine / Blend in Oak 100% Time in Oak 6 months Type of Oak 100% French light toasting Age of Oak 16% new, 60% second use Ageing Potential 5 - 7 years ANALYSIS Alcohol 13,6% Residual Sugar 3,8 gr/lt Total Acidity 4,27 gr/lt (as tartaric acid) pH 3,83 Cases Produced 19.000 SERVING SUGGESTIONS Glassware Riedel Temperature 16º - 18° C / 61º - 64º F WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS We believe that the Carmenère variety is Chile's unique offer rather than the flagship variety, which would definitely be Cabernet Sauvignon and in the future, may eventually be Syrah. In this wine, the hints of green pepper have given way to chocolate and ripe black fruit characteristics. Unsurpassable vineyard work, the long ripening period plus a careful vinification definitely helped to enhance this transformation and give us this round and balanced wine. In terms of oak ageing, Carmenère doesn't like toasted barrels too much so light toasting for 6 months was the answer for firm, yet rounded tannins. Quatro Reserva Varietals Soleus De Gras Reserva De Gras Varietals Back   © 2006 MontGras. All rights reserved.   Comercial Office Av. Eliodoro Yáñez 2962 • Providencia • Santiago T: +56 (2) 520-4355 • F: +56 (2) 520-4354 Winery & Vineyards Camino Isla de Yáquil s/n • Palmilla • VI Región T: +56 (72) 824-183 • F: +56 (72) 824-184   info@montgras.cl - Chile