Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Merlot

Description

Deep, dark, and bright red with aromas of blackcurrants, wild berries, plums, and spices, while a nice touch of vanilla, mocha, and oak lend complexity. Rich, defltly balanced, muscular, and multi-layered on the palate with firm tannins that will evolve nicely.Origin The vineyards are located 200 m a.s.l. in the San Clemente zone and extend over hills and alluvial terraces near the northern bank of the Maule River. The Merlot vines are primarily clone 181 and are trellised to vertical shoot position.Soil Alluvial with a clay-loam texture.Climate Mediterranean, with an extended dry season. The area receives constant breezes from the Maule River and is also subject to broad shifts between daytime and nighttime temperatures during the summer due to the influence of the Andes Mountains.Aging 18 months in French oak barrels, and a small portion aged in 5000-liter foudres. – Concha y Toro