Appearance: Deep red color with violet highlights. Nose: Intense nose of blackberry and dry leaves with a spicy touch. In mouth: Smooth mouth entry; medium bodied, very well-balanced.
- climate
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Warm temperate climate with a Mediterranean rainfall regime and a wide range between daytime and nighttime temperatures, resulting from the proximity of the Pacific Ocean (80 kilometers) and the Andes mountains (50 kilometers).
- soil
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parcels in the Requingua estate’s northern sector are characterized by deep, loam-clay soil.
- vinification
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Maceration: Short maceration period - 10 days. Extraction: Traditional pumping-over, and mixing with liquid nitrogen. Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Bayanus) Temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius. Aging: Wine conserved on its lees in stainless steel vats for two to three months before blending and bottling.