This wine is characterized by its intense ruby red color. It displays fruity aromas in the nose like dried plum, black currant and touches of black pepper, smoked vanilla and almond. The mouth feel is structured, elegant and harmonious, leading to a long finish.
- Country of origin: Chile.
- Region: Central Valley.
- Chateau name or brand name: Villaseñor.
- Grape Variety: 40% Carménère, 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah.
- Alcohol % by volume: 13.5.
- Vintage: 2009.
- Total acidity (H2SO4): 6.2g/L.
- Residual sugar: 2.2 g/L.
- pH: 3.43.
- Volatile acidity: 0.64g/L.
- SO2 free: 16 mg/L.
- Red blend.
- Vineyard yield: Carménère (1.3kg per plant), Merlot (2.1kg per plant), Cabernet Sauvignon (1.7kg per plant) and Syrah (1.9kg per plant).
- Harvest: hand-harvested in 15kg bins: Carménère (May 20, 2009), Merlot (March 28, 2009), Cabernet Sauvignon (April 20, 2009) and Syrah (April 1, 2009).
- Winemaking: Each grape variety was fermented separately for 10 to 15 days before going though malolactic fermentation from between 45 and 70 days.
- Aging: 12 months in oak barrels (80% French and 20% American).
- Filtering: unfiltered bottling.
- Date: June 29, 2011 (32,680 bottles).
- Aging potential: drink now or age up to 10 years.
- Suggested serving temperature: 18°-20°C.
- Decanting: Best to decant for at least 15 minutes but ideally 20 minutes before serving.
- Valleys: Maipo valley, Lontué valley and Central valley.