Cabernet Sauvignon Araucano Reserve – Francois Lurton

Production Area
Colchagua Valley, Chile

Terroir

Colluvial, granite soils

Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

Vinification 

Manual harvesting in crates followed by double sorting first by bunch then the grapes themselves.  Passed on to a chilled refrigerated romm for treading and maceration on the skin is carried out for 35 days.  Malolactic fermentation id carried out in vats for a period of 3 months with regular stirring.

Aging

In French oak for 10 months.

Colour:

Ruby with purple hues

Bouquet:

Aromas of blackberry, grilled sweet pepper and vanilla

Taste:

A full bodied, dry wine with medium tannins.  Forest fruit and plum hints on the palette with an elegant and long lasting finish

Food Pairing

All kinds of meats and medium aged cheeses.

Alcohol

14.5 % Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

2-4 years