Apaltagua

The Apaltagua winery was purchased by Edward Tutunjian and his family in 1990. The vineyard and winery are nestled in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in the prestigious Apalta district of the Colchagua Valley. The high altitude, granite with low clay soill, and warm days and cool nights climate, are ideal for growing high quality grapes. It is a gorgeous place that has led to the Apalta Valley being known as the "valley blessed by the hand of God". Alvaro Espinosa (the South American icon of organic viticulture) is their consultant eonologist.

Chardonnay Reserva

These Chardonnay grapes are selected vineyards in the Casablanca Valley. This region is known for the strong Pacific maritime influence and also being recognized as Chile’s first official “cool climate valley”, ideal for the production of white wine grapes.The Reserva Chardonnay is unoaked and has a golden color and is fresh and clean on the nose with notes of lime and vanilla in the mouth, it is crisp, dry and refreshing.

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Carmenere Envero

Grapes are harvested by hand in April when they have reached optimal maturity. The harvest is done very selectively in order to ensure only the best grapes from our 60 year old vines. In order to extract color and aromas, the must is interfused with its skin for three days at low temperatures. The must is then fermented for seven days in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts at temperatures ranging from 28° to 30° C (82° to 86°F). The wine is then left to macerate for two additional weeks in order to extract its fruity characteristics. Afterwards, 60% of the wine is aged in American and French oak barrels and 40% in stainless steel tanks.The wine is then aged in oak for 10 to 12 months. Finally, the wine is cellared in bottles for six additional months before its launch on the market.

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Pinot Noir Reserva

Brilliant ruby color, emphasizes aromas of cherries, raspberries, and soft notes of oak. Smooth and elegant tannins with a sophisticated finish.The Apaltagua winery was purchased by Edward Tutunjian and his family in 1990. The vineyard and winery are nestled in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in the prestigious Apalta district of the Colchagua Valley. The high altitude, granite with low clay soill, and warm days and cool nights climate, are ideal for growing high quality grapes. It is a gorgeous place that has led to the Apalta Valley being known as the "valley blessed by the hand of God". Alvaro Espinosa (the South American icon of organic viticulture) is their consultant eonologist.

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