Viu Manent, Single Vineyard, 'El Olivar' Syrah 2018
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El Olivar Syrah, Single Vineyard, 2018, Viu Manent
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Syrah
Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
The Story
The wines in the Single Vineyard series are extraordinary examples of the definition of their region and variety, which contributes to the complexity and personality of each wine.
These are small productions made with the finest Viu Manent grapes from selected blocks of our 3 Colchagua Valley vineyards. Controlled yields and very ripe, concentrated hand-picked fruit give rise to these wines of outstanding characteristics that are aged for 14–18 months in French oak barrels.
Vineyard & Winemaking
From the El Olivar vineyard, located near Peralillo, in the Colchagua Valley. The vineyards average 16 years of age. The vineyard is located on a hillside with a slope of 10–20% over soils of geological origin on a small horizon dominated by clay. It has very good porosity and fragmented rock that is highly colonised by roots.
The vines are planted to a density of 3,320 plants/hectare, trellised to low vertical shoot position, and spur pruned. Shoots are pulled in the spring and early summer.
The first selection of the grapes took place in the vineyard, and only the grapes
in optimal condition were picked. The grapes were then hand-selected again before being destemmed and crushed into a tank, where they underwent a 6-day pre-fermentation cold soak at 8–10ºC for greater extraction of color and aromas. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at 26–28ºC with native yeasts and 4 very short pumpovers per day, ending with a 1-week post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place naturally in barrels. The wine was aged in oak barrels and bottled with minimum filtration. 82% of the wine aged for 14 months in French oak barrels (15% new) and 18% in epoxy-free cement eggs.
Tasting Notes:
Purple in colour with glints of violet. The nose has pronounced aromas of black and red fruit like blackberry, plum, cherry, and strawberry. The complex palate has good structure and concentration and rich acidity that lead to a long, pleasing finish.
Cellaring & Service
Cellaring Potential: 8-10 years
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Allergens: This wine contains sulphites