Koyle Cerro Basalto Red Blend
Available only for Florida Distribution
KOYLE Family Vineyards
Location: Los Lingues, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Varietal: 37 % Organic Monastrell, 35 % Organic Grenache, 23 % Organic Carignan, 5 % Organic Syrah
Ageing: 18 months in foudres and concret eggs
Analytical Data: Alcohol 14.5 % by Vol. Res. Sugar 1.6 g/l
Acidity: Tartaric acidity 3.72 g/l
Serve at: 59ºF - 63ºF
Wine type: Organic Wine , Non-GMO Project Verified Wine , Vegan Wine , Wines Made With Organic Grapes
Vineyards: The grapes were picked in extremely small, selected parcels, from high density vines in Los Lingues, coming from rocky slopes, where the roots absorb the minerality and freshness of this volcanic basaltic soils from the the unique Cerro Basalto block. The vineyards are in the North East part of our mountains, and soils have a high concentration of iron who develope an elegant and rare expression of this blend.
Vinification: Plantation going from 8.000 to 12.500 vines per hectare, with almost no irrigation, to express their origins as much as possible. At optimum ripeness, the grapes are handpicked and brought to the cellar for sorting. Vinification is conducted in small tanks to get the best extraction of aromas, flavors and silky tannins, and aging are conducted in concrete eggs and foudres.
No filtration.
Terroir: Well-drained soils have a clay texture with volcanic rocks and colluvial stones that deliver unique minerals giving the right balance to this wine. Both are key factors of optimal terroir for the production of high quality red wines.
Training system: Double Guyot.
Tasting Notes: For a five-year-old wine, this has a lot of life. Bright redcurrants and plums with delicate notes of terracotta and spice. This has a very healthy tannin structure that keeps the wine moving and gives it a long, clean finish. A blend of 37 per cent mourvèdre, 35 per cent grenache, 23 per cent carignan and five per cent syrah. From biodynamically grown grapes. Demeter certified. Drink or hold.
James Suckling (vintage 2016)
Aromatic, with rose, strawberry, raspberry and wild cherry flavors join all togheter, with hints of bay leaf, cinnamon and roasted tobacco in the background. Silky, yet with a solid structure supporting the flavors, show fine length and leave a mouthwatering impression, with a soft bitterness in the final who reveal is volcanic origin.
Viña Koyle
KOYLE Family Vineyards
Location: Los Lingues, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Varietal: 37 % Organic Monastrell, 35 % Organic Grenache, 23 % Organic Carignan, 5 % Organic Syrah
Ageing: 18 months in foudres and concret eggs
Analytical Data: Alcohol 14.5 % by Vol. Res. Sugar 1.6 g/l
Acidity: Tartaric acidity 3.72 g/l
Serve at: 59ºF - 63ºF
Wine type: Organic Wine , Non-GMO Project Verified Wine , Vegan Wine , Wines Made With Organic Grapes
Vineyards: The grapes were picked in extremely small, selected parcels, from high density vines in Los Lingues, coming from rocky slopes, where the roots absorb the minerality and freshness of this volcanic basaltic soils from the the unique Cerro Basalto block. The vineyards are in the North East part of our mountains, and soils have a high concentration of iron who develope an elegant and rare expression of this blend.
Vinification: Plantation going from 8.000 to 12.500 vines per hectare, with almost no irrigation, to express their origins as much as possible. At optimum ripeness, the grapes are handpicked and brought to the cellar for sorting. Vinification is conducted in small tanks to get the best extraction of aromas, flavors and silky tannins, and aging are conducted in concrete eggs and foudres.
No filtration.
Terroir: Well-drained soils have a clay texture with volcanic rocks and colluvial stones that deliver unique minerals giving the right balance to this wine. Both are key factors of optimal terroir for the production of high quality red wines.
Training system: Double Guyot.
Tasting Notes: For a five-year-old wine, this has a lot of life. Bright redcurrants and plums with delicate notes of terracotta and spice. This has a very healthy tannin structure that keeps the wine moving and gives it a long, clean finish. A blend of 37 per cent mourvèdre, 35 per cent grenache, 23 per cent carignan and five per cent syrah. From biodynamically grown grapes. Demeter certified. Drink or hold.
James Suckling (vintage 2016)
Aromatic, with rose, strawberry, raspberry and wild cherry flavors join all togheter, with hints of bay leaf, cinnamon and roasted tobacco in the background. Silky, yet with a solid structure supporting the flavors, show fine length and leave a mouthwatering impression, with a soft bitterness in the final who reveal is volcanic origin.
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