WineSur » Finca El Origen » Finca el origen reserva cabernet sauvignon 2008
Sight: Intense ruby red color.
Nose: Among its complex aromas of black fruit, blackberries, black cherries, blueberries and cassis stand out, combined with spices such as black pepper, balsamic notes and tobacco.
Mouth: On the palate, it is a fresh wine with good structure and balance as well as sweet and velvety tannins.
Region: Mendoza (Uco Valley)
Altitude: 1200 meters asl
Soil: Medium to low fertility soils, very permeable and
Age: 12 years
Vintage: Hand-harvested
Yield: 5.16 tons/acre
Alcoholic fermentation: 10 days at temperature betwenn 77 and 86ºF
Malolactic fermentation: 100%
Maceration: 10 days
Winery aging: 14 months
Oak aging: 9 months
Bottle aging: 4 months
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total acidity: 5.4 g/l
Volatile acidity: 0.71 g/l
Reducing sugar: 2.15 g/l
Extract: 31.86 g/l
Free sulfur dioxide: 31 mg/l
Total sulfur dioxide: 110 mg/l
Service temperature: 64°F
Pairings: Grilled red meats with spicy sauces
Name: Bertelsen, Gonzalo
Age: 40
Education:
1991 -1996 - Agronomist specialized in wiemaking - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Studies abroad:
2006 - 2007 - M.A. in Winemaking in Adelaida University, Australia
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Argentina Wine Awards (2010) Silver
Vinandino - Silver Medal - 2009