Tarapacá Gran Reserva 150 Anniversary Red Blend 0.75 ltr 14.1%

0.75 ltr 14.1%

68% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 30% SYRAH & 2% CABERNET FRANC

Climate – the 2021-2022 season had a fairly dry winter, while spring and summer were warm with almost no rainfall, so both flowering and fruit set were affected. Spring frosts were absent. Bud break occurred on similar dates to last year, while flowering and fruit set occurred 7 to 10 days earlier. The health of the grapes throughout the season was good. In terms of temperature analysis, the average minimum temperatures were fairly in line with a normal year (12°C) and the average maximum temperatures were higher this season (28°C), as was the thermal amplification (17°C). In addition, there were consistently more days above 25°C during the summer months in each month of the season, and especially in February and March when the grapes were at their peak. Finally, the wines, especially in terms of aromatic profile, were of good intensity and with a good dose of spicy notes, such as dill, quillay leaf, pepper and cloves.

Vinification of Tarapacá Gran Reserva 150 Anniversary Red Blend – The grapes were harvested by hand in the morning. The harvest began on March 7th with the Cabernet Franc, followed by the Cabernet Sauvignon on March 17th and finally the Syrah on April 7th. Once in the winery, each variety was selected and destemmed separately. The pre-fermentation maceration at 10°C was carried out for 3 to 4 days to achieve greater aromatic intensity and a more stable color. Then the alcoholic fermentation took place, which lasted between 8 and 10 days at a temperature of around 26°C for Syrah and 28°C for Syrah. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. During the alcoholic fermentation, gentle extraction pumpovers were carried out, one every 8 hours for 20 minutes. After alcoholic fermentation was complete, 20% of the wine was transferred to 3,500-liter French foudres, and the remaining 80% was sent to French barrels, 15% new and 85% used, all with a capacity of 300 liters. This marked the beginning of the maturation process and malolactic fermentation. The final aging lasted for 14 months. Then the final blend was made and bottled. The wine matured in the bottle for four months before being released on the market.

Tasting note Tarapacá Gran Reserva 150 Anniversary Red Blend

Colour – Intense and deep ruby ​​red.

Nose – Intense, complex, refined, concentrated and fruity. Aromas of red fruits such as strawberries and currants stand out, accompanied by aromas of black fruits such as cassis, blackberries and plums, together with a variety of spices, mainly pepper and dill. Behind this wide range of fruits, notes of vanilla, dark chocolate and coconut appear, contributed by ageing in barrels and foudres.

Taste – Very balanced, with a good attack, pleasant acidity and very fine, round and well integrated tannins.
Mouth aromas such as red cherry and chocolate are prominent. It is a very elegant, fresh wine with a
lingering aftertaste.

Ideal temperature – 16 – 18 degrees °C

The Tarapacá Gran Reserva 150 Anniversary Red Blend has a soft acidity and an average amount of tannins.

Pairs well with red meat, pasta bolognese, spicy sauces, and legumes such as lentils or chickpeas.