Piedras Mágicas Carignan
D.O | Licantén |
VINEYARD | Fundo Idahue |
SOIL | Granitic and Lutitas. |
VARIETY | Carignan |
ALCOHOL | 14º |
OENOLOGIST | Juan Aurelio Muñoz |
Harvest:
The grapes come from our ldahue Estate, located in the Licantén district, 25 km from the Pacific Ocean, next to the Mataquito River. A hand picked manual harvest was done followed by selection of the best bunches.
Vinification
The Fermentation done in micro-fermentation tanks, at ranges of 26°C and 28°C during seven days, followed by a 30 days maceration process. Finally, it is aged in French oak barrels for 10 months, to be later bottled.
Aging Process
100% of the wine is aged in French barrels (30% new barrels and 70% second and third use barrels) for 10 months. It is then bottled and cellared for 3 months.
Aging Potential
10 years.
Wine Description
Deep red wine with aromas of blackberry, plum and floral notes. In the mouth, it has a complex sensation of black fruits combined with vanilla notes. It is round and elegant, its volume and silkiness stand out, with juicy tannins and a friendly and persistent acidity.
Winemaker’s Comments
The Piedras Mágicas line has its origin in a selection of small plots, chosen for special characteristics of soil and microclimate. It is a wine made up of a main variety, Service Temperaturewhich can be complemented with others, in a small proportion; in order to achieve outstanding sensations and characteristics.
16° C – 18° C / 6l° F – 64° F