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Salentein Merlot Roble(2002)
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The 2002 harvest was the best since 1997, because previous summer seasons were very rainy. Temperatures were also quite adequate; the daily media was 30ºC and the night media was 15ºC. This broad temperature range brought about as a consequence,
grapes with thicker skins and the desired high polyphenol content. During the spring of this season, rainfall was under the norm, which turned out to be positive for the vineyard's vigor control. In addition, during the flowering season there were several days of Zonda Wind (a regional term for the prevailing wind off the read more...
The 2002 harvest was the best since 1997, because previous summer seasons were very rainy. Temperatures were also quite adequate; the daily media was 30ºC and the night media was 15ºC. This broad temperature range brought about as a consequence,
grapes with thicker skins and the desired high polyphenol content. During the spring of this season, rainfall was under the norm, which turned out to be positive for the vineyard's vigor control. In addition, during the flowering season there were several days of Zonda Wind (a regional term for the prevailing wind off the read more...
