Antiyal 2017

Vintage: 2017

Variety: Carmenere 53% - Cabernet Sauvignon 37% - Syrah 10%

Appellation of Origin: Maipo Andes

Winemaker: Alvaro Espinoza

Soil: Volcanic, alluvial and colluvial, basaltic (Andesite), clay loam texture, high content of rocks and organic matter. 500 metres above sea level.

Vintage Climate: The summer was warmer than usual with very hot conditions during January. Some summer rains helped to control fires in the southern regions. Temperatures dropped in autumn, resulting in a very healthy harvest. Lower red yields, more concentrated wines.

Age of Plants: 14 years (100% grown on the farm)

Yields (per hectare): 5 tonnes

Farm certifications: Organic (Ecocert). Biodynamic (Demeter).

Winemaking: The grapes are harvested by hand during late March and April. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks (5000 litres) for 25 days at 24°C. No yeast was added.

Ageing: 18 months in French oak barrels; 50% new, 45% second use, 5% in cement egg tank.

Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.5 g/l
pH: 3.42
Total acidity: 4.9 g/l