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GREATE GOLD MEDAL GOLD MEDAL
GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 GRAN RESERVA CARMENERE 2008 GRAN RESERVA CARMENERE 2008 TERRAVID ALCAR 2003 SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008 RESERVA ALEJANDRO HERNNDEZ CABERNET S. 2001 CATADOR W 2011 93 points MUNDUS VINI 2010 INTERNATIONALE WEINAKADEMIE, ALEMANIA CATADOR GRAND HYATT WINE AWARD 2010 CONCURSO CARMENERE AL MUNDO 2008 CATADOR GRAND HYATT WINE AWARD 2008 CONCURSO MUNDIAL DE BRUXELLAS 2007 GRAN RESERVA CARMENERE 2009 CATADOR W 2011 95 points

SILVER MEDAL
GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007 GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007 GRAN RESERVA CARMENERE 2005 GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 BLEND RESERVA SYRAH/CABERNET 2005 CHARDONNAY RESERVA 2007 GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 TERRAVID CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 SAN FERNANDO RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 RESERVA MERLOT 2005 GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 CINVE 2010 VINALIES INTERNTATIONAL 2010 CONCURSO MUNDIAL DE BRUXELLAS 2009 CONCURSO MUNDIAL DE BRUXELLAS 2009 CONCURSO MUNDIAL DE BRUXELLAS 2008 CATADOR GRAND HYATT WINE AWARDS 2008 CONCURSO MUNDIALE DE BRUXELLAS 2008 CONCURSO MUNDIAL DE BRUXELLAS 2007 CATADOR GRAND HYATT CHILE - 2007 CONCURSO MUNDIAL DE BRUXELLAR 2007 CONCURSO MUNDIAL DE BRUXELLAS 2007 CONCURSO MUNDIA DE BRUXELLAS 2007 CONCURSO MUNDIAL DE BRUXELLAS 2007

BRONZE MEDAL

RESERVA ALEJANDRO HERNNDEZ CABERNET S. 2003 GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGER 2011 HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGER 2011

OUR AWARDS
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DESCORCHADOS 2011 LA CAV Gua 2011 EPICURO Octubre 2010 LA CAV Abril 2010 LA CAV Junio 2010 DESCORCHADOS 2010 MAGAZINES SCORES 90 PUNTOS GRAN RESERVA CARMENERE 2008 88 PUNTOS GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 88 PUNTOS RESERVA MERLOT 2008 88 PUNTOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 87 PUNTOS RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 86 PUNTOS RESERVA CABERNET/CARMENERE 2008 88 PUNTOS BEST VALUE RESERVA SYRAH/CABERNET 2008 87 PUNTOS GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 87 PUNTOS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2010 92 PUNTOS ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ 2006 90 PUNTOS GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007 87 PUNTOS GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 87 PUNTOS GRAN RESERVA CARMENERE 2006 92 PUNTOS TERRAVID ALCAR SPECIAL SELECTION 2003 91 PUNTOS RESERVA ALEJANDRO HERNNDEZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 89 PUNTOS GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007 87 PUNTOS GRAN RESERVA CARMENRE 2006 86 PUNTOS RESERVA CABERNET / CARMENRE 2006 PORTAL DEL ALTO 85 PUNTOS RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007

SPECIAL SELECTION ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ


VARIETY D.O VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON (90%)MERLOT (5%)SYRAH (5%) Cabernet sauvignon and Merlot from Maipo Valley and Syrah from Maule Valley, Chile The grapes for this wine come from a single vineyard in Maipo Alto, in Pirque, at the foothills of the Andes mountain range, determining a deep clay loam soil. The vineyard have direct inuence from the proximity of the Maipo River and from the algtude, some 2600 h above sea level. The elevagon and the moderate temperatures during spring and summer, along with long exposure to sunlight, allow for a structure development in the fruit that yield to this premium quality wine, with fruity aromas and ideal concentragon. Vineyard yield: 6.5 ton/ha Harvest date: April 15 Grapes were harvested and handpicked the second week of April, once the desired balance between sugars and acids was achieved, and the ripeness of the tannins peaked in the vine. The selected vineyard is one of the lowest yielding cuarteles in the Portal del Pirque vineyard. Aher being transported in small trays to protect fruit integrity, fermentagon took place for 12 days keeping temperatures between 28C and 30C, with post-fermentagon maceragon of 20 days according to tasgng. 95% of this wine was aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels. The remainder 5% was kept in stainless steel tanks to preserve fruity aromas. This wine was neither treated, nor ltered to preserve aromas and body. Therefore the wine can present natural sediments from natural decantagon, so there may be presence of natural tartrate crystals sediment. The crystals will remain in the bonle if the wine is served gently and will not aect its quality or its enjoyment. Intense red ruby color. Elegant aromas, well developed and complex evoking red ripe fruits, black cherry jam, and cassis, along with delicate spiced aromas from the oak aging. It is a wine of body, abundant tannins, and ne persistence. It is well balanced, and its structure will keep it well when cellared up to 8 years. Serve at: 18C. Enjoy with red meats, game, spiced recipes, or by itself.

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GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON

VARIETY D.O. VINEYARD

CABERNET SAUVIGNON (100 %) MAIPO VALLEY Vineyards located in Maipo Alto at the foothills of the Andes, on a soh slope that reaches the Maipo River. The inuence of the river and the elevagon (2,600 h), determine warm springs and summers of intense light yet of moderate temperatures. These factors allow a slow maturity of the grapes leading to very pargcular and intense aromas. Vineyard yield: 8.5 ton/ha Harvest date: April 21

TECHNICAL NOTES Grapes were handpicked in early April to obtain a perfect balance between sugar and riper tannins. Fermentagon took place in 8-10days at temperatures of 29-30C, with post- fermentagon maceragon for 15 days according to tasgng. 60% of this wine was kept for 10 months in French and American oak barrels, while the rest of it in inox to preserve fruity aromas. This wine is neither treated, nor ltered to preserve natural aromas and body. It is bonles and cellared for 5 months before released. TASTING NOTES Intense red ruby color with complex aromas that remind red fruits and plums, adding hints of spices delivered by the wood. Harmonious, with good fruit structure and round tannins, delivers a long aromagc persistence. Good to enjoy now, or cellar for 4 to 6 years. Serve at 18C. Recommended for spiced recipes, red meats, or ripe cheese.

GRAN RESERVA CARMENERE

VARIETY D.O VINEYARDS

CARMENRE (100%) Maule Valley, Chile.

Vineyards located in the southern limit of the Maule Valley. The soils are thin and features low ferglity, with clayish structure. Summers are very warm, ensuring total ripeness in this grape that really benets from a complete and even maturity. Vineyard yield: 7.2 ton/ha Harvest date: April 10 TECHNICAL NOTES Grapes were handpicked mid of April, providing good balance between sugars, acids and tannins. Fermentagon took place at 28-29C, with post-fermengng maceragon of 16 days. 60% of this wine was aged in French and American oak during 10 months, and the rest came from inox cellars adding fruit aromas and freshness. This wine has not been treated, not ltered, to preserve natural aromas and structure. TASTING NOTES Cherry red, with lively violet strands. A wine of intense aromas, dominated by black fruits like blackberry and black cherries that blend into toasted coee and tobacco notes derived from the barrel ageing. A luscious wine of great body, lingering aromas, layered by sweet and round tannins. Despite being a young wine its balanced structure and right maturity allow its consumpgon now, but undoubtedly will improve with a few months cellaring. SERVE Serve at 17-18C Recommended for all red meats, lamb, and spiced recipes.

GRAN RESERVA CHARDONNAY

VARIETY ORIGIN VINEYARDS

CHARDONNAY (100%) Maule Valley, Chile Vineyards located in the southern limit of the Maule Valley. Poor soils of clay structure ensure perfect and even ripeness. Warm summers with predominant southern winds provide a delicate balance of sugars and acids, maintaining the citric oral and subtropical fruity aromas, typical of the variety. Yields are bound to 8 tons per hectare (equivalent to 2.5 kilos per vine).

TECHNICAL NOTES Grapes were hand picked and selected, and then transported to the winery in small trays (15 kg) to protect fruit integrity. 35% of this wine was barrel-fermented in American (50%) and French (50%) oak and kept for 8 months. The remaining 65% was fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures ranging from 14C to 16C for preserving fruity and oral aromas characterisgc of the variety. TASTING NOTES Intense straw-yellow color with light golden tones. Its intense aroma reminds pineapple and citric fruits along with a light toasted note proper of its oak fermentagon. It keeps notes of fresh and crispy acidity in the palate, yet balanced and harmonic with a creamy texture and a persistent fruity lingering nish. SERVE between 10C to 12C. Recommended for seafood, pastas with white sauces, and white meats lightly spiced.

RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON

VARIETY D.O VINEYARDS

CABERNET SAUVIGNON (100 %) Maule Valley, Chile. Vineyards located at the southern edge of the Maule Valley on thin soil with clayish structure. Warm and dry summers ensure perfect maturity of the fruit. Vineyard yield: 8 ton/ha. Vintage date: April 15

TECHNICAL NOTES Grapes were handpicked and transported in small trays to the winery. 60% of the grapes were fermented on stainless steel between 28-29C. The remaining 40% of the wine was kept in American and French oak barrels for 8 months. This wine has not been ned, and only a slight ltragon took place before bonling to preserve aromas and structure. TASTING NOTES Red ruby color. Intense and fruity aromas, with plum and raspberry notes lined up by a spicy touch from the oak. A wine well balanced with soh tannins and good structure. Good to enjoy now, or to cellar for up to three years. SERVE Serve at: 17-18C. Ideal for red meats and spiced recipes.

RESERVA CARMENERE

VARIETY D.O. VINEYARDS

CARMENERE (100%) MAULE VALLEY This wine comes from grapes of our Maule vineyards: El Oriente and Riberalta, located in Parral at the southwest end of the Maule region. The terroir where this Carmenere grows is dened by a poor soil of clayish texture, on loamy grounds of high sun exposure producing grapes with spicy notes and velvety sohness. Vineyard yield: 7 ton/ha. Harvest date: April 10

TECHNICAL NOTES Grapes were handpicked and transported to the winery in individual trays to ensure fruit integrity. Fermentagon during 9 days at maximum temps of 26-28C. The 40% of this wine went into American and French oak barrels for 6 months and the rest to stainless steel. The goal was to extract the spiced notes given by the wood aging while maintaining the fruit notes from the wines kept in the stainless steel tanks. This wine has not been ned, and only a slight ltragon took place before bonling to preserve aromas and structure. TASTING NOTES Ruby red in color. This wine delivers an anracgve aroma with notes of ripe berries, along with delicate touches of spices and smoky avors. Can be drunk now with mature tannins but also could be cellared for several years. Serve at 17C. Pair with spiced stews and red meats or a tasty pasta.

RESERVA FOUR REDS

VARIETY D.O. VINEYARDS

CABERNET SAUVIGNON (40%) CARMENERE (30%) MERLOT (15%) - SYRAH (15%) Maule Valley. Chile This wine blends four dierent grapes from our Maule vineyards: El Oriente and Riberalta, located in Parral on the southwest end of the Maule region. The terroir shared by the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Merlot is dened by a poor soil of clayish texture, on loamy grounds of high sun exposure. The Syrah and Carmenere are planted on an open esplanade exposed to strong southern breeze. Each grape provides dierent characterisgcs to the wine, while the Cabernet Sauvignon leads with structure, the Carmenere supplies the spicy notes. And while the Merlot shows its velvety sohness, the Syrah delivers the tannic sweetness and aromas of ripe red fruits. Vineyard yield: 9 ton/ha. Harvest date: March 20 to April 5

TECHNICAL NOTES During vinicagon all four grapes are produced separately, using temperatures lower than usual, ranging between 26-28C in order to maintain fruit aromas with daily overpumping to achieve the desired tannin and color extracgon. 40% of the wine was kept in French and American oak barrels for 6 months, the blend was made and just a soh ltragon was made before bonling. TASTING NOTES Intense red ruby color. A very anracgve wine of young character dictated by its fresh fruit aromas and spicy notes, where the characterisgcs of each variety have harmonized to provide complexity. Serve at: 17 to 18C Ideal for pastas and red stews, or grilled steaks.

RESERVA SAUVIGNON GRIS

VARIETY D.O VINEYARDS

SAUVIGNON GRIS (92%) SAUVIGNON BLANC (8%) Maule valley, Chile This wine is produced from our Maule vineyard, located in Parral at the southwest end of the Maule region. The terroir where these grapes grow is dened by a poor soil of clayish texture, on loamy grounds. Predominant southern winds provide good venglagon, thus healthy vineyards. Vineyard yield: 10 ton/ha. Harvest date: March 14

TECHNICAL NOTES Grapes were harvested by hand and carried in small trays to preserve fruit integrity. 70% of the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks, at temperatures between 13C and 16C for 22 days to maintain characterisgc fruit aromas. 30% was fermented in American and French oak barrels and is kept ageing for 8 months. Aher blending the wine is nished, and cold stabilized before ltering and bonling. TASTING NOTES Pale yellow color, with delicate aromas evoking grapefruit, pear and delicate fresh herbal notes. It is a tasty wine with a persistent and aromagc nish. Serve at: 10 to 11C. Recommended for seafood, sh, White meats slightly spiced or simply as an aperigf.

RESERVA CHARDONNAY

VARIETY D.O VINEYARDS

CHARDONNAY (100 %) Maipo Valley, Chile

Vineyards located in Pirque, Maipo Alto region at the foothills of the Andes, on a soh slope that reaches the Maipo River. The inuence of the river and the elevagon (2,600 h), determine warm springs and summers of intense light yet of moderate temperatures. These factors allow a slow maturity of the grapes leading to very pargcular and delicate aromas. Vineyard yield: 8 ton/ha. Harvest date: March 15 Grapes are handpicked and placed in individual trays to keep fruit integrity. 70% of the must is fermented in inox at low temperature between 14C and 16C. The rest (30%) is fermented in American and French oak barrels and is kept ageing for 8 months. Aher blending the wine is nished, and cold stabilized before ltering and bonling. Yellow green color with straw reecgons. Intense fruity aroma evoking citric fruits, grapefruit, and ripe pineapple, along with subtle toasty and vanilla notes supplied by the oak. In mouth is strengthens its fruity character, fresh and well balanced, with a lingering persistence. Serve between 10C and 12C and pair with pastas with white sauces, white meats, and seafood in general.

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PRIVATE RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

VARIETY ORIGIN VINEYARDS

CABERNET SAUVIGNON (100%) Maule Valley , Chile Vineyards located at the southern edge of the Maule Valley on thin soil with clayish structure. Warm and dry summers ensure perfect maturity of the fruit. Vineyard yield: 10 ton/ha. Harvest date: March 28 30 Grapes were handpicked and carefully transferred to the winery in individual trays. Vinicagon takes place for 10 to 8 days at temperatures ranging between 27C and 29C, seeking expressions of fruity aromas and a balanced and soh body. The wine is kept in stainless steel tanks to keep the fruity aromas characterisgc of the variaety. In order to keep most of its natural characterisgcs, only a soh ltragon is applied right before bonling. Red ruby color. It has good aromagc intensity, while typical of the variety. Very fruity with notes of plums and ripe red fruits. It is a well balanced wine with soh tannins and appealing aromas. Serve at 17C. We recommend it for immediate consumpgon, or to be cellared for a couple of years. Good to pair with every day fares.

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PRIVATE RESERVE MERLOT CABERNET

VARIETY D.O. VINEYARDS

MERLOT (60%) - CABERNET SAUVIGNON (40%) Maule Valley This wine blends two varieges from the southern limit of the Maule Valley, aiming to harmonize the oral aromas and velvety sohness of the Merlot, with the tasteful structure and soh tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Vineyard yield: 10 ton/ha. Harvest date: March 20 30

TECHNICAL NOTES Grapes of each variety were hand picked and transported in small trays to the winery. Fermentagon took place in separate for 9 days, with temperatures of 27C for the Merlot and 30C for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Aher fermentagon the blend was performed in the percentages shown above and the wine was kept in stainless steel tanks. The blend has not been treated, and only sohly ltered to preserve aromas and structure. TASTING NOTES The vinicagon process has been targeted to obtain a young wine with typical characterisgcs for early consumpgon, keeping plum and cherry aromas, complemented by oral and spicy notes. Althought it can be enjoyed now, it can also be cellared up to 3 years. Serve at 18C. Recommended for pasta, stews and lightly spiced recipes.

PRIVATE RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC

VARIETY DO VINEYARDS

SAUVIGNON BLANC (100%) Maipo Valley (50%) Maule Valley (50%) / Chile. This wine comes from vineyards in two valleys, Maipo Alto and Maule. Grapes from two dierent zones aim to harmonize aromas and avors that are characterisgcs of Sauvignon Blanc, which are closely linked to the soil, climate, and management of each vineyard. Yield: 10 ton/ha. Harvest date: March 17 through March 29. Grapes were harvested by hand and carried in small trays to preserve fruit integrity. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks, at temperatures between 13-C and 16C for 22 days to maintain characterisgc fruit aromas. The wine is sgll in tank at this date. Final process considers cold-stabilized and steril ltragon before bonling. Bonling date: tank sample, the wine is sgll not bonled

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Pale yellow color, with intense aromas evoking grapefruit and citrus owers, with delicate fresh herbal notes. It is a tasty wine with a very refreshing and rm acidity, yielding to fresh impressions with a persistent and aromagc nish. Serve at: 10 to 11C. Recommended for seafood, sh, vegetable stews and omellenes, or simply as an aperigf.

VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON

VARIETY ORIGIN VINEYARDS

CABERNET SAUVIGNON (100%) Maule Valley , Chile Vineyards located at the southern edge of the Maule Valley on thin soil with clayish structure. Warm and dry summers ensure perfect maturity of the fruit. Vineyard yield: 10 ton/ha. Harvest date: March 28 30 Grapes were handpicked and carefully transferred to the winery in individual trays. Vinicagon takes place for 10 to 8 days at temperatures ranging between 27C and 29C, seeking expressions of fruity aromas and a balanced and soh body. The wine is kept in stainless steel tanks to keep the fruity aromas characterisgc of the variaety. In order to keep most of its natural characterisgcs, only a soh ltragon is applied right before bonling. Red ruby color. It has good aromagc intensity, while typical of the variety. Very fruity with notes of plums and ripe red fruits. It is a well balanced wine with soh tannins and appealing aromas. Serve at 17C. We recommend it for immediate consumpgon, or to be cellared for a couple of years. Good to pair with every day fares.

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VARIETAL MERLOT CABERNET SAUVIGNON

VARIETY D.O. VINEYARDS

MERLOT (60%) - CABERNET SAUVIGNON (40%) Maule Valley This wine blends two varieges from the southern limit of the Maule Valley, aiming to harmonize the oral aromas and velvety sohness of the Merlot, with the tasteful structure and soh tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Vineyard yield: 10 ton/ha. Harvest date: March 20 30

TECHNICAL NOTES Grapes of each variety were hand picked and transported in small trays to the winery. Fermentagon took place in separate for 9 days, with temperatures of 27C for the Merlot and 30C for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Aher fermentagon the blend was performed in the percentages shown above and the wine was kept in stainless steel tanks. The blend has not been treated, and only sohly ltered to preserve aromas and structure. TASTING NOTES The vinicagon process has been targeted to obtain a young wine with typical characterisgcs for early consumpgon, keeping plum and cherry aromas, complemented by oral and spicy notes. Althought it can be enjoyed now, it can also be cellared up to 3 years. Serve at 18C. Recommended for pasta, stews and lightly spiced recipes.

VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC

VARIETY DO VINEYARDS

SAUVIGNON BLANC (100%) Maipo Valley (50%) Maule Valley (50%) / Chile. This wine comes from vineyards in two valleys, Maipo Alto and Maule. Grapes from two dierent zones aim to harmonize aromas and avors that are characterisgcs of Sauvignon Blanc, which are closely linked to the soil, climate, and management of each vineyard. Yield: 10 ton/ha. Harvest date: March 17 through March 29. Grapes were harvested by hand and carried in small trays to preserve fruit integrity. The juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks, at temperatures between 13-C and 16C for 22 days to maintain characterisgc fruit aromas. The wine is sgll in tank at this date. Final process considers cold-stabilized and steril ltragon before bonling. Bonling date: tank sample, the wine is sgll not bonled

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Pale yellow color, with intense aromas evoking grapefruit and citrus owers, with delicate fresh herbal notes. It is a tasty wine with a very refreshing and rm acidity, yielding to fresh impressions with a persistent and aromagc nish. Serve at: 10 to 11C. Recommended for seafood, sh, vegetable stews and omellenes, or simply as an aperigf.

LATE HARVEST SYRAH TARDIO

VARIETY ORIGIN VINEYARDS

SYRAH (100%) Maule Valley, Chile Vineyards located at the southern limit of the valley. The summer in this region is hot and dry, while autumn is characterized by the absence of rain. The Syrah grapes were harvested at the end of May, ensuring the highest possible natural sugar concentragon on the vine. Vineyard yield: 7.5 ton/ha Harvest date: May 30

TECHNICAL NOTES A cold maceragon before fermentagon was made for 5 - 6 days to obtain fresh fruit aromas, and to extract color and soh tannic maner. The alcoholic fermentagon took place in stainless steel tanks with wild yeasts (natural from the berries) at temperatures ranging 24-25C to be later on, racked to oak barrels where it was leh to age for 12 months. There was no malolacgc fermentagon so that the wine would preserve its acidity and freshness. TASTING NOTES This is the rst red sweet wine made in Chile under these characterisgcs on 2003. The idea was to make a wine both disgncgve and new. It is dierent to a Port or forged style wine, where sugars and alcohol contents are higher, but the aromas are more evolved and aged, lacking the freshness of a young wine, like this Late Harvest Syrah. It is a wine of intense and deep color, with a complex nose blending blueberries and blackberries with a linle biner, vanilla and tobacco. In the mouth it is a thick, generous wine with a perfectly balanced acidity that yields to a luscious and lingering nish. SERVE Its place is next to chocolate, gramisu, or by itself early in the evening. Serve at 12C, its soh and well integrated tannins will allow it.

LATE HARVEST MOSCATEL TARDIO (SWEET WHITE WINE)

VARIETY ORIGIN VINEYARDS

PINK MUSCAT (60%) SAUVIGNON BLANC (40%) Maule Valley, Chile. Grapes for this wine come from our vineyard located in the southern edge of the Maule Valley. Poor soils of clay structure ensure perfect and even ripeness. Warm summers with predominant southern winds provide a nice balance of sugars and acids. This condigon allows the grapes to mature slowly and obtaining a perfect and healthy overipeness. Harvest date: May 30.

TECHNICAL NOTES Grapes are late harvested, in Chile that means very late in May. Fermentagon begins in stainless steel tanks and nishes in french and american oak barrels aher 12 months. The wine obtained is naturally sweet, with enough acidity to harmonizes, and with subtle touches of oak. TASTING NOTES Yellow color with typical golden touches of late harvested grapes. Ripe fruit aromas from the Muscat grapes, combined very well with honey notes and a delicate bunery scent. In the mouth its natural sweetness is well balanced with the fresh acidity provided by the Sauvignon blanc. SERVE Serve cold between 9C and 10C. Enjoy as an aperigf, or with rst courses of intense aromas like foi gras, serrano ham (prociuno) with melon. Also ideal for sweets and desserts aher a meal. Hint: If used to accompany desserts, make sure the desserts are not sweeter than the wine.

BRUT SPARKLING WINE


VARIETY ORIGIN VITICULTURE 95% CHARDONNAY - 5% MOSCATEL DE ALEJANDRIA Quilln, Itata Valley, 8th.Region, Chile The grapes for this wine are grown on the southern rolling hills of Cerro Cayumanqui. The soil there is composed of medium ferglity red clay, and the region shows an annual rainfall of 800 mm. These topographic condigons, as well as the combinagon of moderate temperatures in spring and summer, with adequate sunshine, allow a slow and delicate ripening process of the fruit. Training system: High trellis; yield: 9 ton/ha. Harvest date: last days of February, rst days of March. Was made at the Valle Hermoso winery where the grapes were picked by hand, carefully selected and cooled before pressing. The sgll wine was fermented with nagve yeasts at low temperatures to achieve fresh and fruity aromas. The second fermentagon was made in tanks (Charmat system), at 15 17C (59 63F) during 3 weeks. Once the process was nished, the sparkling wine was kept 4 months on its lees. This allowed the incorporagon and dissolugon of all favorable substances produced by the yeasts autolysis into the wine. Date of bonling: First week of December, 2011 TASTING NOTES: Pale yellow, with slight greenish hues, the nice aromas or this wine show fresh notes of pineapple and unripe peaches, orange blossoms, pear, green apples, and a shade of toasted almonds. Its delicate sweetness is well balanced with its acidity, enhanced by a touch of white fruits. It feels fresh on the palate, with good persistence. Its delicate and long lasgng bubbles endure all along the tasgng. WINE SERVICE: Serving temperature: 7 8C (45 47F). This Extra Brut Sparkling Wine can be enjoyed as an aperigf, but it also matches well with a great variety of meals, such as seafood or dishes with delicate avors. And it is perfect to pair with fruits at the end of a dinner.

VINIFICATION

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