Falernia Carménère Gran Reserva “Pedriscal”
100% Carménère. Dark brilliant red color, the bouquet has notes of red fruit and toasted elegant vanilla notes. On the palate, the wine is balanced and structure, with very ripe tannins.
Falernia: Altitude with Attitude
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Carménère
Region: Elqui Valley
Vineyards: Pedriscal
Exposure: East/West
Altitude: 1,950 feet above sea level
Soil: Rocky with sand
Vine Age: 2-15 years
Vine Density: 2,000 vines per acre
Time of Harvest: Late April
Winemaking Information
Vinification Process: After selection on the sorting table, grapes are softly de-stemmed and gently crushed, and then cold macerated for 3 days in stainless steel tanks before inoculation of the fermentation with selected yeasts. Tanks with pistons are used for punching down the cap in order to have better color and tannin extraction. Full malolactic fermentation.
Aging Process: The wine ages in new American oak barrels for 12 months before finishing and bottling
Alcohol Content: 14.50%
Winemaker: Giorgio Flessati
Cellaring: 5 years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
Weight | 34.17 lbs |
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Dimensions | 12.6 × 9.4 × 12.0 in |
Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 12 bottles per case |