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Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon

Valley: Maipo —

Vintage

2007
2005

Winemaker's comments

This 100% old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon shows tremendous potential and typicity in the broadest sense of the word. Deep, intense ruby-red in color, with complex aromas of red fruits, plums, cherries, and notes of ripe black fruits such as blackberries and blueberries combine with a sweet touch of vanilla and coffee. The balance of fruit and acidity complemented by sweet and silky tannins promises long cellaring potential.

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Vinification

The grapes were hand picked in our Carneros Viejo vineyard, which has spectacular terroir at the foot of the Andes Mountains in the Maipo Alto Valley. The grapes were selected first on the vine and then again on a selection belt in the winery. The grapes underwent a classic fermentation 82º–84ºF for 12 days followed by a short, 10-day extended maceration, which allowed the new wine to develop silky, elegant tannins with very high fruit expression. As always, malolactic fermentation took place in new French oak barrels. The wine was aged 15 months in medium-toast French oak barrels (95% new).

Technicals details

pH: 3.5; Total acidity: 3.2 g/lt (expressed in Sulfuric Acid); Alcohol: 14.5 C; Residual sugar: 2.7 g/lt; Bottling Date: July 24^th/ 2009

Suggested food

Ripe blue cheeses, wild fowl, lamb, red meat with Roquefort or black pepper sauce.

Winemaker's comments

Intense ruby-red in color with complex aromas. Dark fruit such as blackcurrants and blueberries lend freshness and elegance. Warm notes of oak, vanilla, and tobacco give it sweetness and persistence. Well-structured with a delicate balance and elegant tannins, this wine’s concentration and potency indicate that it will age well for more than ten years.

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Vinification

The grapes were hand-picked from 16 –18th April. The bunches were selected in the vineyard and again in the winery, where they were placed on a conveyor belt for inspection and then again after destemming to inspect the individual berries. The uncrushed berries were chilled to 10ºC (50ºF) for 10 days before undergoing a slow fermentation in oak vats at 25–28ºC (77–82ºF) for 12 days, followed by another 15 days of post-fermentation maceration for a total tank time of 37 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in new French oak barrels, where the wine was aged for 16 months.

Technicals details

pH: 3.62; acidity: 5.12 g/L. (sulphuric acid); alcohol: 14.5 % ; residual sugar: 3.0 g/L.

Suggested food

Ripe blue cheeses, wild fowl, lamb, red meat with Roquefort or black pepper sauce.

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Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard

Maipo

Location

40 km. to the south of Santiago in the piedmont of the Andes.

Surface

1,282 ha.

Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc.

Climate

Semi-arid Mediterranean climate. Cold winter with moderate rains, warm and dry summer. Thermal oscillation which can exceed 20 ºC (68 º F).

Average annual temperature

13,9 ºC (57 ºF).

Average annual rainfall

400 mm.

Soil

Alluvial soil/ Colluvial soil.

Annual awards:

2011
2010
2009
2008

Wine and Spirits - February 2010

Date: February 2010

Country: USA

Vintage: 2005

Award: 93 points

Comments: "From a vineyard planted in the early 1970s in Alto Jahuel, this is a classic Chilean cabernet. The 2005 vintage produced an exceptional Casa Real, with aromas of tobacco and rosemary that meld with the seductive, black fruit flavors. It’s soft and warm, a meaty cabernet for steak."

Wine Spectator - November 2009

Date: November 2009

Country: USA

Vintage: 2005

Award: 90 points

IWC Library Collection Awards - October 2009

Date: October 2009

Country: USA

Vintage: 2004

Award: 90 points

Wine Enthusiast - September 2009

Date: September 2009