Albis
Climate
The 2020 grape harvest in Pirque was unique. Overall, the growing season was hot but average low temperatures were below normal during the ripening phase from November through March. These climatic conditions guaranteed ideal temperature swings between day and night, developing wines with greater intensity and freshness despite the higher temperatures that persisted throughout the growing season.
Vineyard blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon for Albis were harvested during the second week of April. Overall yields were lower this year, but the fruit was of exceptional quality. The harvest window was short even considering that Carménère, a late ripening variety, was picked during the month of May.
Vinification
Harvested Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère grape varieties were brought to the cellar and fermented separately. Cold maceration was performed for a period of five days, followed by traditional fermentation to enhance natural concentration levels and the grapes’ quality profile. Maceration was carried out in French oak fermentation vats for a period of 20 days. Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with Carménère in the month of December 2020. Albis was left to age in French oak barriques for 18 months before being bottled.
Origin
Albis is an elegant and captivating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère and its name celebrates the dawn of a new day in viticulture. It represents the unification of two hemispheres, the Old and New Worlds, with the specific aim of crafting a great wine in the heart of the Maipo Valley.
Tasting notes
Albis expresses all the characteristics of the Pirque territory with its rich aromas of coffee accompanied by light smoky notes and hints of black berries. The palate is elegant, refined, generous with supple tannins. Albis is reminiscent of cool nighttime evenings in Pirque and represents the distinctive characteristics in this unique wine producing area.
Climate
The 2020 grape harvest in Pirque was unique. Overall, the growing season was hot but average low temperatures were below normal during the ripening phase from November through March. These climatic conditions guaranteed ideal temperature swings between day and night, developing wines with greater intensity and freshness despite the higher temperatures that persisted throughout the growing season.
Vineyard blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon for Albis were harvested during the second week of April. Overall yields were lower this year, but the fruit was of exceptional quality. The harvest window was short even considering that Carménère, a late ripening variety, was picked during the month of May.
Vinification
Harvested Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère grape varieties were brought to the cellar and fermented separately. Cold maceration was performed for a period of five days, followed by traditional fermentation to enhance natural concentration levels and the grapes’ quality profile. Maceration was carried out in French oak fermentation vats for a period of 20 days. Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with Carménère in the month of December 2020. Albis was left to age in French oak barriques for 18 months before being bottled.
Origin
Albis is an elegant and captivating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère and its name celebrates the dawn of a new day in viticulture. It represents the unification of two hemispheres, the Old and New Worlds, with the specific aim of crafting a great wine in the heart of the Maipo Valley.
Tasting notes
Albis expresses all the characteristics of the Pirque territory with its rich aromas of coffee accompanied by light smoky notes and hints of black berries. The palate is elegant, refined, generous with supple tannins. Albis is reminiscent of cool nighttime evenings in Pirque and represents the distinctive characteristics in this unique wine producing area.
Climate
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.
Vinification
Harvested Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère grape varieties were brought to the cellar and fermented separately. The technique of cold maceration was performed for a period of five days followed by traditional fermentation in order to enhance natural concentration levels and intensify the grapes’ quality profile. Maceration was carried out in French oak fermentation vats for a period of 20 days. Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with Carménère in the month of December 2018. Albis was left to age in French oak barriques for 18 months before being bottled.
Origin
Albis is an elegant and captivating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère and its name celebrates the dawn of a new day in viticulture. It represents the unification of two hemispheres, the Old and New Worlds, with the specific aim of crafting a great wine in the heart of the Maipo Valley.
Tasting notes
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.
Climate
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.
Vinification
Harvested Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère grape varieties were brought to the cellar and fermented separately. The technique of cold maceration was performed for a period of five days followed by traditional fermentation in order to enhance natural concentration levels and intensify the grapes’ quality profile. Maceration was carried out in French oak fermentation vats for a period of 20 days. Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with Carménère in the month of December 2018. Albis was left to age in French oak barriques for 18 months before being bottled.
Origin
Albis is an elegant and captivating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère and its name celebrates the dawn of a new day in viticulture. It represents the unification of two hemispheres, the Old and New Worlds, with the specific aim of crafting a great wine in the heart of the Maipo Valley.
Tasting notes
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.
Climate
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.
Vinification
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménere 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.
Origin
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.
Tasting notes
Albis expresses on the nose the typical aromas of the Mapo Andes Valley with its pleasurable notes of spice and graphite. The palate is supple and elegant with excellent length and persistence and a long and continous finish and aftertaste. It is a wine capable of giving its best in the years to come as well.
Climate
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.
Vinification
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménere 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.
Origin
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.
Tasting notes
Albis expresses on the nose the typical aromas of the Mapo Andes Valley with its pleasurable notes of spice and graphite. The palate is supple and elegant with excellent length and persistence and a long and continous finish and aftertaste. It is a wine capable of giving its best in the years to come as well.
Climate
The 2015 vintage began with a winter which was cold on the whole with lower than seasonal average temperatures and continued with a spring which was free of frost damage. The cool and sunny summer weather characterized the months from December through March. These climatic conditions favored a slow and long ripening of the grapes, conferring soft tannins and an excellent concentration in the grapes, typical of the Maipo Andes Valley’s terroir.
Vinification
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère grapes were fermented separately upon their arrival in the cellar. At the end of the phase of cold maceration of the must on the skins, which lasted five days the true fermentation began, a traditional one aimed at fully bringing out the natural concentation and the quality of the crop. The period of skin contact took place in oak fermenters and lased 20 days. The Cabernet Sauvignon was blended together with the Carménère during the month of December, 2015. Albis was aged for 18 months in 60 gallon (225 liter) French oak barrels before being bottled.
Origin
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.
Tasting notes
Albis aromas express the typical sensations of Mapo Andes Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère with its highly pleasurable notes of mint, graphite, and chocolate. On the palate, fresh notes of herbs and black berry fruit precede decisive but elegant tannins followed by a long and classy finish. Albis is a wine capable of expressing even higher quality with age and time in the bottle.
Climate
The 2015 vintage began with a winter which was cold on the whole with lower than seasonal average temperatures and continued with a spring which was free of frost damage. The cool and sunny summer weather characterized the months from December through March. These climatic conditions favored a slow and long ripening of the grapes, conferring soft tannins and an excellent concentration in the grapes, typical of the Maipo Andes Valley’s terroir.
Vinification
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère grapes were fermented separately upon their arrival in the cellar. At the end of the phase of cold maceration of the must on the skins, which lasted five days the true fermentation began, a traditional one aimed at fully bringing out the natural concentation and the quality of the crop. The period of skin contact took place in oak fermenters and lased 20 days. The Cabernet Sauvignon was blended together with the Carménère during the month of December, 2015. Albis was aged for 18 months in 60 gallon (225 liter) French oak barrels before being bottled.
Origin
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.
Tasting notes
Albis aromas express the typical sensations of Mapo Andes Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère with its highly pleasurable notes of mint, graphite, and chocolate. On the palate, fresh notes of herbs and black berry fruit precede decisive but elegant tannins followed by a long and classy finish. Albis is a wine capable of expressing even higher quality with age and time in the bottle.