Merlot | Vina Echeverria

Merlot

2021 Valle Dorado

Vineyard

Valley: Central Valley (Entre Cordillera) from a selection of different valleys in the Central region, including Curico, Maule and Colchagua.

Climatic conditions: Mediterranean with a long, dry summer season and intense sunlight. Marked DTR (Diurnal Temperature Range, or difference between day and night temperatures), key for assisting the development of flavours.

Vintage & Harvest

Blend: 100% Merlot grapes, from ungrafted selected clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock.

Harvest:

March 30th, 2022.
100% hand-picked in 18 kg. boxes and carried to the winery immediately after cutting.
Carefully selected before processing.

Winemaking

Vinification:

Cold maceration for 12 hours to enhance fruit flavors
Fermented to dryness in stainless steel tanks for 10 days at 25-27ºC controlled temperature
100% malolactic fermentation
Stored in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks through bottling

Roberto Echeverría Jr has been the Chief Winemaker at Viña Echeverría since 2001. Inspired by his French heritage, Roberto’s signature style produces wines with a combination of Old World elegance and New World energy. More European viticultural techniques include timely harvesting to avoid over ripeness and therefore good balance and control of alcohol levels. Focus is on French varietals, barrels and yeasts, as well as longer fermentation and aging in barrels and diverse blending.

Tasting Notes

Smooth and tasty, strawberries and blueberry confiture blend nicely, leaving a round and pleasant finish.

Food Pairings

This light easy-drinking Merlot pairs well with a range of Italian dishes, especially tomato-based ones, as well as deeply savory foods such as roast chicken, mushrooms and parmesan. Caramelized roasted vegetables with a touch of sweetness, such as roast squash, red peppers and beets, and fried or grilled mushrooms.

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