Casa Donoso 1810 Carmenere - Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 |
Description: | This blend was born in 1998 as a result of the union of two grapes: the strength of the Cabernet Sauvignon and the elegance of the Carmenere. This wine honors our Independence, which was signed in Talca. |
Year: | 2005 |
Tasting Notes: | This wine is dark red in color, with violet hues color. You will be delighted with its fine bouquet of red fruit and spices. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated with a lengthy finish. |
Varieties: | 60% Carmenere, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. All the vintages are estate grown from Sandy Clay Loam. |
Harvest: | Only hand-picked grapes, between April 20th and May 4th, 2005. |
Bottling: | This wine was bottled in mid-June 2006. A little treasure to enjoy. |
Ageing: | 90% aged for 12 months in medium-high toasted American and French oak barrels, and 10% is kept in stainless steel tanks, which provides the perfect balance. |
Harmony with food: | When young, it is an excellent match with white meat, smooth sauces and richer fish such as salmon. |
How to drink: | Cellaring until 2012: Decant the wine an let it breath for one hour, serve at 17°C (62,6°F) in a wide glass. After 2012: decant and serve at 18°C (64,4°F) in an elegant glass. |
Age capacity: | 2017, if the wine is stored between 15°C (59°F) to 18°C (64,4°F). |
Alcohol: | 13,5% v/v |
Ph: | 3,69 |
Total acidity: | 5,0g/lt |
Production: | 33.000 bottles |
Export package: | 6 x 750ml |
Distinctions of this line: | 2007: Served in Business and first class in LAN airline, vintage 2003.
2007: Silver Medal, Concours Mondial Bruxelles, vintage 2005.
2006: Gold Medal, Maule’s Carmenere Awards, vintage 2005.
2004: Silver Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competit |
