This wine is made from the fruit of mass selection vines, in a vineyard planted in 1987 in Cerro Chapeu.
About this vineyard:
Planting year: 2018
Origin: mass selection of plants of French origin planted in Cerro Chapeu in 1987
Growing Conditions
Cerro Chapeu, Rivera, Uruguay. At 250 meters above sea level. Continental climate with great thermal amplitude.
Soils of alluvial origin from volcanic materials washed over millions of years that formed very deep reddish sediments rich in iron, with great depth and increased drainage.
Harvest
Harvested by hand in 15 kg cases in February 2021 with optimal maturity.
Bottling
Estate bottled with minimal handling in October 2022.
Winemaking
Crushed over tanks with 50% whole berries. Maceration for 10 days at 20-22oC in open stainless steel tanks, pressing and finishing with spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Aging
Aging for six months on lees in new French oak.