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| Our Mystic
Merlot, aged in French oak barrels for 12 months,
is artisanally made in the Argentinian Patagonia. A
wine of an intense ruby red colour, elegant and fruity
aroma, and a structured flavour typical of these latitudes.
A rich entry leads to a long lingering flavour. |
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Product: Estepa Mystic Merlot 2005
Varietal Composition: Merlot 100%
Origin: Upper Valley of the Negro
River, 39.2º latitude south, Patagonia - Argentina
Type of Soil: Sandy and clayish,
with alluvial deposits from the Andes mountains
Estate: "La Antigua" ("the
old one")
Age of the Vineyard 40 years old
Plantation Density: 5.700 plants/ha
Training System: Low espalier
Winter Pruning: Simple Guyot
Green Pruning: Bud positioning in
November
Harvest Day: Last two weeks of March
Produccíon: 43 hl/ha
Vinification
Harvest: Manual
Destalking: Yes
Crushing: Partial
Fermentation: Epoxy-coated concrete
vats
Fermentation Time: 10 days
Temperature: 25/27ºC (maximum)
Maceration: 29 days
Malolactic : Finished in April
Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels
Annual Production: 3.000 bottles
Stowing Time in Bottle: 6 months
(minimum)
Analysis
Alcohol: 14,5 %
Total Acidity: 5 g/l (tartaric acid)
PH: 3,8
Residual Sugar: 2,5 g/l
Tasting Notes
Colour: Ruby red with orange tints
Aroma: Forest fruits, smoky
Flavour: Concentrated, varietal,
red fruits, lactic tinges, wrapped in oak
Aftertaste: Very long wine |
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