Villarrica Merlot is a full bodied wine. Red fruits dominate the palate and mingle with notes of vanilla, toffee and hints of roasted coffee. Well balanced with a long creamy finish.
Viticulture
Grown on loam soils, with the vines trellised using the Vertical Shoot Positioning system
Vinification
The grapes were machine harvested at the beginning of April and taken to the winery, where they were gently pressed, they were cold soaked for 3 days before fermentation took place at between 20ºC-25ºC. They were pumped over 3 times each day and the total skin contact was for 15 days.
Recommendation
Enjoy this wine on its own or pair with grilled red meats. roasted game and tomato based pasta dishes. The optimum serving temperature is 18ºC.