This blend is made up of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Syrah, both from Chile’s Central Valley. This ruby red blend with dark red hues has been aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and blended with the best grapes of each variety. The nose captivates with elegant strawberry and blackberry notes that lead to touches of vanilla, toasted coffee and leather, giving it an appealing and wild character. The mouth feel is pleasant and full with a persistent, balanced finish.
- Red blend.
- Country of origin: Chile.
- Region: Maipo Valley and Lontué Valley, Central Valley.
- Chateau name or brand name: Villaseñor.
- Grape varietal: 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Syrah.
- Alcohol % by volume: 12.5.
- Total acidity (H2SO4): 5.5g/L.
- Residual sugar: 2.27g/L.
- pH: 3.43.
- Volatile acidity: 0.56g/L.
- SO2 free: 21mg/L.
- Vineyard yield: 8 tons per hectare (3.2 tons per acre).
- Harvest: hand harvested in 15kg bins: Cabernet Sauvignon (April 22, 2010) and Syrah (April 6, 2010).
- Winemaking: clusters were selected and destemmed, then fermented with Saccharomyces Cerevisiae yeast for 10 days. After the alcoholic fermentation, it went through malolactic fermentation for 50 days using wild yeast.
- Aging: 100% French oak barrels for 12 months.
- Filtering: unfiltered.
- Bottling date: December 10, 2012 (20,000 bottles).
- Aging potential: drink now or age up to 7 years.
- Suggested serving temperature: 18°C (64.4°F).
- Decanting: best to decant for 15 minutes before serving.