Viu Manent, Merlot Reserva Estate Collection 2022
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Merlot Reserva, Estate Collection 2022, Viu Manent
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: 96% Merlot, 4% Malbec
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
The Story
Viu Manent is a Chilean winery owned by the Viu family. It was founded in 1935 when the Catalonian immigrant Miguel Viu-García and his two sons Agustín and Miguel Viu-Manent founded Bodegas Viu in Santiago de Chile.
Viu Manent wines are made with grapes from their own properties in the Colchagua Valley in Chile’s Central Zone, 130 km (80 mi) southeast of the capital, Santiago. The winery’s 254 hectares (627 acres) are divided among vineyards in San Carlos, La Capilla, and El Olivar.
Vineyard & Winemaking
The grapes come from different Merlot vineyards in the Colchagua Valley, averaging 20
years of age.
Soil is in origin with a sandy-clay texture, good drainage and medium fertility.
All of the vines are trained to low vertical shoot position and cane or double guyot pruned. Shoots are pulled in spring and early summer, and leaves are pulled manually in early
March to ensure good ventilation and sun exposure in the mornings for the grapes.
The grapes were destemmed and crushed into stainless steel and cement tanks, where
they fermented at temperatures between 25–28 ºC. During fermentation the extraction was moderate, with just 4 short pump-overs per day. Malolactic fermentation took place naturally. Approximately 20% of the wine aged in French oak barrels, while the remainder aged in stainless steel and concrete tanks. After the final blend was complete, the wine was lightly filtered and bottled. Approximately 20% of the blend aged for 6 months in used French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes:
With an intense red colour and glints of violet. The nose shows aromas of red fruit such as tart cherry, accompanied by a subtle note of dried tobacco. The palate reveals a fresh and balanced wine with smooth, vertical tannins that lead to a long, fruity finish.
Cellaring & Service
Cellaring Potential: 4-5 years
Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
Allergens: This wine contains sulphites