This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Franc and was made from grapes grown in the Maipo Valley, part of the larger Central Valley. This red wine has a bright violet-red color with dark red hues, suggesting aging. In the nose, it displays complex aromas of dried plum, menthol, dried fig and touches of light vanilla, toffee and black currant notes. The palate is structured and robust with firm tannins and a persistent and noticeable finish.
- Country of origin: Chile.
- Region: Maipo Valley, Central Valley.
- Chateau name or brand name: Villaseñor.
- Grape varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc.
- Vintage: 2010.
- Alcohol % by volume: 13.6.
- Total acidity (H2SO4): 4.8g/L.
- Residual sugar: 2.35g/L.
- pH: 3.61.
- Volatile acidity: 0.55g/L.
- SO2 free: 27mg/L.
- Vineyard yield: 10 tons per hectare (4 tons per acre).
- Harvest: hand-harvested in 15kg bins on April 6, 2010.
- Winemaking: alcoholic fermentation took place for 14 days and then went through malolactic fermentation for 60 days using natural yeast.
- Aging: aged in 100% French oak barrels for 12 months.
- Filtering: unfiltered bottling.
- Date: December 10, 2012 (6.667 bottles).
- Aging potential: drink now or age up to 10 years.
- Suggested serving temperature: 18°C (64° F).
- Decanting: best to decant for at least 15 minutes but ideally 20 minutes before serving.