75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Carménère.
Albis is an elegant and seductive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère. Its name celebrates the dawning of a new epoch of viticulture. It represents the union of two hemispheres, of the New World and the Old World, with the precise intent of creating a great wine in the very heart of the Maipo Valley.
La vendimia 2020 en Pirque presentó características especiales, contando con temperaturas medias mínimas menores a lo normal durante el periodo de maduración de las uvas, desde Noviembre hasta Marzo. Estas condiciones climáticas se tradujeron en una temporada con una oscilación térmica entre el día y la noche más intensa resultando vinos de gran calidad, de mayor intensidad y frescor a pesar de las temperaturas cálidas de esta temporada. Las parcelas de Cabernet Sauvignon que componen este vino, fueron cosechadas la primera semana de Abril. Fue un año de bajas producciones y una muy buena calidad de vino. El periodo de cosecha fue breve, aunque la parcelas de Carménère, de madurez más tardía, fueron cosechadas durante el mes de Mayo.
Las uvas de Cabernet Sauvignon y Carménère son vinificadas por separado. Luego de una maceración en frío por 5 días, una vez que las levaduras nativas son agregadas, comienza una vinificación tradicional con el propósito de exaltar la concentración natural y madurez de la uva, expresando todas sus cualidades. La fermentación alcohólica y maceración son realizadas en cubas de encina francesa por un período total de 20 días. El Cabernet Sauvignon se unió al Carménère en diciembre del mismo año y guardado en barricas nuevas de encina francesa por 18 meses en total.
14,5% by Vol.
Albis es un vino que al abrirse en la copa muestra el territorio de Pirque: notas a especies, café, toques a humo y frutos negros. En la boca se siente su elegancia, la fineza y largo de sus amables taninos. Es un vino que recuerda las noches frías de Pirque y las características de un lugar único.
Ideal with marinated meats such as lamb and beef, including stewed and slow cooked meats, or aged cheeses. Albis pairs perfectly with spicy dishes, excellent with desserts prepared with dark chocolate.
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carménère.
Albis is an elegant and seductive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère. Its name celebrates the dawning of a new epoch of viticulture. It represents the union of two hemispheres, of the New World and the Old World, with the precise intent of creating a great wine in the very heart of the Maipo Valley.
The 2018 growing season started with mild temperatures during winter followed by a normal, dry and frost-free spring. Climatic conditions in summer were hot especially in the month of March, which marks the beginning of harvest season in the Maipo Valley. Vineyard blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon for Albis were picked during the second week of April when the weather was cool and breezy. Carménère, a late ripening grape variety compared to Cabernet, was harvested in the month of May.
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère crops, upon their arrival in the cellars, were fermented separately. A traditional fermentation was carried out after a five day cold maceration of the must on the skins in order to fully bring out the concentration and natural quality of the grapes. The period of skin contact in French oak fermenters during the fermentation lasted a full 20 days. As a next step the Cabernet Sauvignon was blended together with the Carménère during the month of December. Albis then aged for 18 months in 60 gallon (225 liter) French oak barrels.
14% by Vol.
On the nose, Albis offers pleasant aromas of coffee, spices, black berries and smoky hints. Its palate is a classic expression of territorial character with notes of mint and fresh herbs, typical of the Maipo Valley. With a soft entry on the palate, Albis is impressive for its lingering finish and elegant tannins accented by unmistakeable notes of licorice and spices of freshly ground black pepper.
Ideal with marinated meats such as lamb and beef, including stewed and slow cooked meats, or aged cheeses. Albis pairs perfectly with spicy dishes, excellent with desserts prepared with dark chocolate.
81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carménère
Albis is an elegant and seductive blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère. Its name celebrates the dawning of a new epoch of viticulture. It represents the union of two hemispheres, of the New World and the Old World, with the precise intent of creating a great wine in the very heart of the Maipo Valley.
The winter of 2016 began with temperatures below seasonal averages. A few light frosts during early spring slowed down the bud break without, however, compromising in any way either the total grape production or the final quality of the crop. Cool summer temperatures from December on assured a slow but steady ripening of the grapres on the vine. These climatic conditions, together with some light rainfall during the month of April and May, delayed the picking of the grape varieties cultivated on the estate, particularly the Carménère.
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère crops, upon their arrival in the cellars, were fermented separately. A traditional fermentation was carried out after a five day cold maceration of the must on the skins in order to fully bring out the concentration and natural quality of the grapes. The period of skin contact in French oak fermenters during the fermentation lasted a full 20 days. As a next step the Cabernet Sauvignon was blended together with the Carménère during the month of December. Albis then aged for 18 months in 60 gallon (225 liter) French oak barrels.
14% by Vol.
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère crops, upon their arrival int eh cellars, were fermented separately. A traditional fermentation was carried out after a five day cold maceration of the must on the skins in order to fully bring out the concentration and natural quality of the grapes. The period of skin contact in French oak fermenters during the fermentation lasted a full 20 days. As a next step the Cabernet Sauvignon was blended together with the Carménère during the month of December. Albis then aged for 18 months in 60 gallon (225 liter) French oak barrels.