Viu Manent - Estate Collection Reserva Carmenere 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Viu Manent
Country	Chile
Region	Rapel Valley
Subregion	Colchagua Valley
Varietal	Carmenere
Vintage	2022
Sku	108810
Size	750ml
ABV	13.50%

Viu Manent Description

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RESERVA ESTATE COLLECTION CARMENERE 2022

VITICULTURE
Vineyard: From different Carménère vineyards in the Colchagua Valley, averaging 22 years in age.
Soil: Alluvial in origin, deep with good drainage and moderate fertility.
Climate: The 2021–2022 began with a dry winter, with moderate precipitations at the beginning of the
season, but that continued accumulating throughout the season, for a total close to 150mm by the
beginning of spring. This meant we had to push forward our first irrigations by 3 weeks when compared
to the previous season. This rainwater, together with the first irrigations of the season, allowed the
phenological cycle of the vineyards to begin with good levels of moisture in the soils, thereby avoiding
stress in the plants. Temperatures in early winter were mild, and this trend continued through to spring,
which meant bud break occurred slightly later than normal. Summer began with very high temperatures,
with heat waves during the first week that reached 35°C, leading us to believe harvest would be earlier.
However, this trend retreated during January, when maximum temperatures barely reached 30°C,
generating a slight delay in the grapes’ ripening. During March and April weather conditions were very
favorable to finish the ripening of our grapes. All of this translated into fresh wines with very good natural
acidity, nice volume, and good balance.
Vineyard Management: All of the vines are trained to low vertical shoot position and cane or double
guyot pruned. Shoots are pulled in spring and early summer, and leaves are pulled manually in early
March to ensure good ventilation and light for the grapes.
VINIFICATION
Variety: Carmenere 97%, Syrah 3%.
Harvest: The grapes were harvested between 20–29 April 2022.
Vinification: The grapes were destemmed and crushed into stainless steel and cement tanks, where they
fermented at temperatures between 26–28ºC. During fermentation the extraction was moderate, with just
3–4 short pump-overs per day. Next, malolactic fermentation took place naturally. About 20% of the wine
aged in oak barrels, while the remaining 80% aged in stainless steel and concrete. After blending the
different components, the wine was lightly filtered and bottled.
Oak: Approximately 20% of the blend aged for 6 months in used French oak barrels.
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.
pH: 3.,65
Total Acidity: 3.33 g/L
Residual Sugar: 2.86 g/L
Volatile Acidity: 0.48 g/L
TASTING NOTES
Deep red in color with violet glints. On the nose the aromas are of red and black fruit, including black
currant and blackberry, accompanied by a subtle note of black pepper. On the palate the wine has
smooth, rounded tannins and moderate acidity that lend the wine a nice balance on the mid-palate. The
finish is long, with a hint of cassis on the aftertaste.
AGING POTENTIAL
Drink now or cellar for up to 4 years.