This is the first vineyard of Manseng noir planted outside of France in Cerro Chapeu estate.
Growing Conditions
Cerro Chapeu, Rivera, Uruguay Altitude: 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
Hand-picked with 15 kg cases in February 2023.
Bottling
Then estate bottled with nominal So2.
Winemaking
Manseng Noir planted in 2019 bunches are destemmed over the open tanks. Fermented with selected native yeast in stainless steel tanks punching down the mark twice a day for 3 days. Then it's pressed all together to second use barrels where it ends fermentation and malolactic.
Aging
It's only kept in barrels for 2 months for natural clarification.
Nose
This Manseng Noir from Cerro Chapeu is characterized by sweet spices like cardamom and cinnamon, along with black fruit and hints of peach syrup.
Palate
The wine underwent three months of barrel aging, contributing to its balance adding complexity.