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Errazuriz - MAX Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserva 2016
- Producer Vina Errazuriz
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Blend
5% Cabernet Franc
85% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Petite Verdot - Country Chile
- Region Aconcagua Valley
- UPC 0 89046 77733 6
Vintage
The challenging vintage of 2016 performed different scenarios through the season, with a cool spring and a warmer than average summer. A rainy and cool October was followed by pleasant spring days in November, promoting a healthy flowering and fruit set. At the beginning of the summer temperatures gradually increased, reaching during January temperatures higher than the historical averages. February was warm, with oncoming sunny weather interspersed with cool morning fog, prevailing through to the end of the growing season. All of this conditions delivered wines of outstanding vivacity and character.
Estate
Maximiano Errazuriz founded Errazuriz in
1870 in the foothills of Mount Aconcagua,
the highest peak in the Andes Mountains and
the Western Hemisphere. Recognizing that
this valley, with its hot, dry summers and cool
Pacific Ocean breezes, was ideal for growing
grapes, he sent for the finest clones from
France and with tenacity and perseverance
transformed this barren land into a worldclass
vineyard. Today, the tradition of quality
lives on with Don Maximiano's descendant,
Eduardo Chadwick.
1870 in the foothills of Mount Aconcagua,
the highest peak in the Andes Mountains and
the Western Hemisphere. Recognizing that
this valley, with its hot, dry summers and cool
Pacific Ocean breezes, was ideal for growing
grapes, he sent for the finest clones from
France and with tenacity and perseverance
transformed this barren land into a worldclass
vineyard. Today, the tradition of quality
lives on with Don Maximiano's descendant,
Eduardo Chadwick.
Tasting notes
Bright ruby red color with violet hues. On the nose, aromas of red fruits, tobacco, cherries and a soft spicy note, along with dill and peppermint, are all framed by elegant notes of nuts, chocolate and cloves. The palate delivers sour cherry, raspberry and a fresh blueberry note, followed by chocolate and nutmeg. Round, juicy and full, with refreshing acidity, and delightfully soft edges that give a pleasant and long finish.
Technical data
composition: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc
alcohol: 13.5%
ph: 3.51
residual sugar: 1.83 g/L
ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels, 25% new
total acidity: 5.82 g/L (in tartaric acid)
alcohol: 13.5%
ph: 3.51
residual sugar: 1.83 g/L
ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels, 25% new
total acidity: 5.82 g/L (in tartaric acid)
Vineyard
The grapes for our Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon primarily come from our Max vineyards in the Aconcagua Valley. Located in the interior of the valley, the vineyard soils have a predominantly silty texture and are of colluvial origin. The special
conditions of nutrition and drainage of the diverse soils help control plant vigor, producing balanced fruit loads with small bunches and berries.
Vinification
Grapes were handpicked, sorted, destemmed, crushed and placed in open top stainless steel tanks for fermentation. The grapes had a total maceration for 18-25 days. Afterwards, the wine was kept in French oak barrels, 25% of them new, for malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months.
