An optimal 2019 growing season at Haras de Pirque intensified varietal characteristics of all grape varieties. Cool spring weather and a relatively hot summer allowed the grapes to reach peak maturity. During the months of January and April, cool afternoon and nighttime temperatures imparted freshness and elegance. Cabernet Franc was harvested in two phases, first at the beginning of April for the high-altitude vineyards and then at the end of the month for those parcels located on the valley floor.

The 4 different vineyard parcels of Cabernet Franc were fermented separately, both in stainless steel vats and in French oak. Cold maceration took place over a period of 3 – 5 days to enhance the grape variety’s aromatic compounds. Once alcoholic fermentation was complete, the wine was transferred into barriques where it continued to age for 14 months.

Galantas represents the finest expression of Cabernet Franc from the Maipo Andes Valley that is able to reveal the characteristic vibrant elegance and varietal finesse in this unique terroir. The grapes are harvested from Haras de Pirque’s organic vineyards in the Maipo Andes Valley at over 700 meters above sea level (2,296 feet). Cabernet Franc benefits from the cool nighttime temperatures in the foothills of the Andes where it is able to reach its full potential.

Galantas is intensely red in color. The nose offers fresh notes of red fruit especially strawberries and black cherries accompanied by pleasant hints of spices. The palate is soft, generous, and persistent with pleasing tannins. Galantas offers an exceptional expression of the Maipo Andes Valley’s best characteristics.

The 2018 will be remebered at Haras de Pirque as a great vintage. The climate, tendentially cool, has allowed to enhance the aromas and flavors of the Maipo Valley grapes. The Caberent Franc harvest took place in two separate moments: in early April in the case of the high-lying vineyards while the valley floor plots were picked at the end of the same month. The Carménère, a late ripening grape variety, was picked in mid-May instead.

The four separate Cabernet Franc vineyard plots and the Careménère were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and french oak casks. The cold, pre-fermentation maceration lasted from three to five days and aimed at fully bringing out the aromatic componenets of the grapes. After the fermentation, which utilized solely spontaneous yeasts, the wine went into barrique where it aged for a period of fourteen months.

Galantas represents the maximum expression of Cabernet Franc in the Maipo Andres valley. A wine capable of expressing the characteristic vibrance, elegance, and finesse of this unique terroir. The grapes are sourced from Haras de Pirque’s organic vineyards, situated in the Maipo Andes valley at over 2300 feet (700 meters) above sea level. Here Cabernet Franc succeeds in expressing to the maximum degree its important potential, much assisted by the cool nights of the Andres foothills.

Galantas shows a violaceous color. The nose expresses notes of dark berry fruit as blueberries and blackberries. The palate is supple, ample, persistent and characterized by pleasant tannins. A wine capable of demonstrating all of the character of the Maipo Andes valley.

The 2016 climate at Haras de Pirque was distinguished by cool temperatures and light rainfall, weather which allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, preserving typical aromas and the charactertic freshness of the wines. The Caberent Franc harvest took place in two separate moments: in early April in the case of the high-lying vineyards while the valley floor plots were picked at the end of the same month. The Carménère, a late ripening grape variety, instead, was picked in early May.

The four separate Cabernet Franc vineyard plots and the Careménère were fermented separately in stainless steel and french oak tanks. The cold, pre-fermentation maceration lasted from three to five days and aimed at fully bringing out the aromatic componenets of the grapes. After the fermentation, which utilzied solely spontaneous yeasts, the wine wnet into 60 gallon French oak barrels where it aged for a period of fourteen months.

Galantas represents the maximum expression of Cabernet Franc in the Maipo Andres valley. A wine capable of expressing the characteristic vibrance, elegance, and finesse of this unique terroir. The grapes are sourced from Haras de Pirque’s organic vineyards, situated in the Maipo Andes valley at over 2300 feet (700 meters) above sea level. Here Cabernet Franc succeeds in expressing to the maximum degree its important potential, much assisted by the cool nights of the Andres foothills.

Galantas shows a ruby-purpule color and the nose expresses notes of graphite along with such dark berry fruit as blueberries and blackberries. The palate is supple, elegant, fresh, and mineral-laced. A wine capable of demonstrating all of the character of the Maipo Andes valley.