Botalcura Carmenere la Porfia Grand Reserve 2003

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Winery:

Botalcura Winery

Varietal:

Carmenère

Region:

Chile

Type:

Red Wine

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What to Expect

Carmenère is one of a small group of wines that thrives in its adopted land but struggles to gain acceptance at home. It still is used on occasion in France's Bordeaux region where it adds color and complexity to blends with its distinctive mélange of smoky, herbal and gamy tones. In South America, particularly Chile, it ripens fully and the wines take on added layers of dark berry fruit that gives it a balance rarely achieved in France.

Winemakers Notes

Variety: Carménère
Vintage: 2003
Valley: Curicó
Final blend: Carménère 85% / Merlot 8% / Malbec 7%

Chemical analysis
Alcohol: 13.0º
PH: 3.90
Total acidity: 5.36 g/l (tartaric)
Residual sugar: 2.41g/l
Free SO2: 25 ppm at bottling


Climate:
Part of the vineyards have influence of cool mornings that give way to hot afternoons, which are cooled again in the evening by refreshing maritime breezes. The another vineyards have relatively warm days, with cool afternoons extending read more...through the evening hours with influence of the Andes Mountains.

Soil:
Silty, clay loam soils with medium drainage.

Harvest date:
April 30.

Harvest:
Hand-picked into half-ton bins. Cluster selection on the vine, with leaf removal prior to vintage. Harvest only in the morning hours to keep the fruit cool.

Winemaking:
The clusters were crushed carefully and then given a cool pre- fermentation maceration in the stainless steel tanks at 59ºF (15ºC) for three days.

Fermentation:
In stainless steel tanks it ferments at 77–82ºF (25–28ºC). Post- fermentation maceration was given for about two-three weeks.

Aging:
The wine spent fourteen months in French (60%) and American (40%) oak barrels (30% new).

Bottling date:
October 2004.

Appearance:
Dark ruby red with dark violet reflects.

Aromas:
The aromatic complexity shows the variety at its best, notes of cherry, honey and vanilla as well as smoky undertones, tobacco and dry oak accents.

Palate:
Wide attack, soft and full medium palate. It has good and discreet acid support, and many soft tannins. The balance of the wine is premium, and makes it strong and elegant at the same time. Finish is extra long and smooth.This Carménère is a good example of a combination of strength and finesse at the same time: the complex fruity nose express very well this variety when it is picked up at correct maturity, these aromas are underlined by the barrel ageing flavours. The intensity and smoothness of the tannins shows the low yield of the plants. All this result in an impressive Carménère.

Serving suggestions:
The rich intensity of this reserve-style wine will enhance a variety of red meats, like filet mignon, veal Blanquette; stews; vegetable tarts; or soft cheeses. Serve at 68ºF (20ºC), within six years of bottling    (hide)

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