Pura Fe Cabernet Sauvignon

Antiyal · Maipo Valley, Chile

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most important grape in Chile, especially in the Maipo region. It is very well adapted to the conditions and has historically been the grape to bring prestige to the country due to great performances. This wine expresses the pure character of the Maipo valley, with aromas of herb, eucalyptus, and garrigue. It has great freshness and good acidity due to high elevation, with fine tannins. Biodynamic practices give this wine a unique character, excellent balance, and a sense of vitality.

Farming
Certified organic by Ecocert Biodynamic by Demeter

Harvest type
Hand harvest

Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Age of Vineyard
15 years

Vessel
10 months in French barrels (3 and 4 years old)

Vineyard Yield
45 hl/ha

Soil composition
Soil basaltic and andesita

Annual production
15,000 bottles

Vinification
Grapes are hand harvested in full ripeness and are manually selected before crushing. The tanks are feed by gravity. Small scale process (4 to 5 tons by day), with minimal handling. Grapes are fermented in small stainless steel vats (2 to 5 tons), the fermentation is done with native yeast only, with soft pumping over and a long maceration of 25 days before pressing. After pressing the wine is racked to used French barrels, 5 where the malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine is aged in barrel for 10 months. Wine is racked every four month and is not treated with fining agents.