Santa Estampilla Merlot 2021

Variety: Merlot
Appellation: D.O. Maule Valley
Winemaker: Claudio Gonçalves
Bottling: 750ML
Alcohol: 13,5º

Vineyards
The grapes come from our estate vineyards in Villa Alegre, 285 km south of Santiago in the Maule Valley. The soils are derived from volcanic ash and consist of sandy to sandy-loam earth. The vineyards are flat and receive an excellent exposure to sunlight. The yields are carefully controlled so as to produce concentrated and elegant wines.
Climate
The Villa Alegre region of Chile has a Mediterranean- style climate. Winter rains are plentiful and summers are dry with marked temperature variations between day and night, thereby allowing the grapes to obtain superb tannin development as well as excellent aromas and colour concentration.
Vinification
The Merlot grapes were harvested by hand at theend of March. The must was fermented in stainlesssteel tanks with selected yeasts at temperaturesranging between 26° to 28°C, during a seven-dayperiod. Prior to bottling, the wines are stabilizedand filtered carefully to keep all the fruit.
Notes from our Winemaker
Our Merlot Varietal has a bright ruby-violet color.The wine has intense notes of ripe red fruits, plumand pepper hints. Its tannins are sweet and velvety.Has a long and lingering finish. Ideal as a companyfor roast beef, pork, pasta and fresh cheese.

Recommended serving temperature Between 12° – 13°C