Rose petal-colored, clear, brilliant and clean, our Apaltagua Carmenere Rosé has perfumed aromas of tart red fruit, such as raspberry. With floral notes such as rose, as well as hints of citrus, there is a touch of light balsamic and subtle spice. In the mouth it is fresh and dry, with a medium body and a long finish.

Variety: 85% Carmenere, 15% Syrah
Appellation: Maule Valley
Winemaker: Carolina França
Winemaker Consultant: Juan Carlos Faúndez
Bottled: At the Estate

Vineyards
The grapes cultivated for our Apaltagua Carmenere Rosé come from our own vineyards situated in the Maule Valley. The vineyards are located in large, flat fields, with sloping hillsides, in places with extraordinary natural conditions ideal for the growth of the grapevines.

Climate
The Maule Valley has a Mediterranean-style climate with cold, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The valley is known for its marked differences in temperature between day and night, an optimal condition for the growth of our grapes.

Vinification
Our grapes are harvested by hand in the month of March, when the grape has the ideal high level of acidity, and a low level of sugar, which enables us to produce a wine that is very refreshing with a low level of alcohol. After the harvest, the grapes undergo maceration at very low temperatures, and then are pressed reductively (protecting the grape completely from contact with oxygen). Immediately the free-flowing juice is separated from the pressed juice, and after a decantation, the juices are fermented separately in tanks of stainless steel for twenty days with selected yeasts, at temperatures between 13° and 15°C (55° and 59°F). Finally, the wine is aged for two to three months with its lees before being bottled and launched on the distinct markets.

Notes from the winemaker
Rose petal-colored, clear, brilliant and clean, our Apaltagua Carmenere Rosé has perfumed aromas of tart red fruit, such as raspberry. With floral notes such as rose, as well as hints of citrus, there is a touch of light balsamic and subtle spice. In the mouth it is fresh and dry, with a medium body and a long finish.