Haras - Equus Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Volume :
20.000 cases (12x750)

Variety :
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Syrah, 6% Cabernet franc

Origin :
Haras de Pirque’s own vineyards, Maipo Valley. Grapes were hand picked in April. 6,5 ton/ha

Vinification :
The grapes were lightly crushed to fermentation tanks where they were pumped over softly to extract color, ripe tannins and intense fruit flavors. The wine was pressed off to undergo malolactic fermentation, then racked into barrels. The wine was aged in French barrels over a 12 month period.

Alcohol :
15,1 %

Total Acidity :
3,69g/l (sulfuric acid)

PH :
3,65

Residual Sugar :
2,5 g/l

Color :
Dark purple red color with violet reflects.

Tasting notes :
Deep notes of bitter chocolate and attractive cedar with mint are the first appearing aromas followed by black fruit and species as rosemary and laurel. In the palate is firm and well balanced, with fresh and sweet notes at the end. Is a long lasting wine plenty of seductive complexity.