Volcanes De Chile, Reserva Merlot, Rapel, Valley, Chile, 2020

Vinification:
The grapes were hand-harvested and carefully transported to the winery. The process begins with rigorous selection of the clusters. After de-stemming and pressing, the grapes undergo a pre-fermentative cold maceration for 4 days at 6°C-8°C, in order to obtain the greatest colour intensity and concentration of aromas. After this, alcoholic fermentation begins, using selected yeasts and maintaining strict temperature control to ensure that it does not exceed 28°C. Successive pump-overs are used to extract the right level of tannins and colour from the skins. Once the alcoholic fermentation had finished, a post-fermentative maceration takes place to enhance the structure and the polymerization of the tannins. The total time in the tank is 22-25 days. After the wine is de-vatted, it is racked into French and American oak, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and aging for 9 months. After cask aging, the Reserva Merlot is blended.

Food Match:
Grilled meats and grilled vegetables