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VIÑA FALERNIA CARMENERE RESERVA 2005

Viña Falernia has the distinction of being Chile's most northerly winery, around 300 miles North of Santiago. A great source of good value wine, this wine is made from Carmenere, a grape that Chile is making its own. Reserva wine really shows what Carmenere is capable of in the right hands.

VINEYARDS
Viña Falernia is located in the Elqui Valley between La Serena and Vicuña, 520 km to the north of Santiago and it is at present Chile’s northernmost wine estate. Viña Falernia comprises around 320 hectares of vineyard (800 acres), plus 100 hectares (250 acres) with long term contracts.
The fact that there is no risk of phylloxera infestation means that vines need not be grafted onto American rootstocks, as is necessary in most others parts of the world. The trellising system is Guyot or double Guyot, whereby the two lateral shoots are pruned to leave 6-8 buds each. Vines are planted at a distance of one metre, with two metres between the rows, giving a density of 5000 vines per hectare.

GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Carmenere

VINIFICATION
Grapes from a Vineyard located in Vicuña area called “Rio” has been hand picked very late (beginning of June) after 2 more months on the vines to get more concentration . Grapes were partially dried. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tank with pistons to have extraction of soft tannins, colour and aromas of over ripe fruits. Aging in barrels of French oak for 6/8 months.

TASTING NOTE
The colour is brilliant and deep, nose is very intensive and very fruity. The wine shows an incredible softness and body. Best served at 18º C with meat and old cheese.

Per Bottle £9.99

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