Winemakers
Rodrigo Zamorano
Technical Data
Acidity
5.67
Alcohol
13.5%
Sugar
2.3 g/L
Caliterra
Caliterra
Tributo Carmenere 2015
Background
Tributo means homage, and therefore, with Tributo, Viña Caliterra honors the quality of its land, its people, and all of the details that come together in perfect harmony to create an exceptional wine. Each bottle is a unique example of the Caliterra philosophy because it reflects the harmony between the environment and the friendly human work in the vineyard.
Appellation
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Varietal Composition
98% Carmenere, 2% Carignan
Vintage Notes
The winter season was considered rainy with warmer temperatures than previous year, (+0,5°C), with a maximum of 14.7°C of temperature. Spring presented average temperatures moderated (19.5°C) similar to the previous year temperatures allowing a healthy flowering. Summer was more tempered than usual, registering warm days achieving 34°C in January. This season presented the warmest March in the last decades. However, the grapes presented great quality at the moment of the harvest, with a great tannic structure.
Winemaking
Fermentation was initiated at 26-28° C in 100% stainless steel, but the temperature was decreased afterwards in order to avoid excessive extraction of the elements in the skins. The wine was aged in 100% stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes
Spicy aromas of black pepper, clove and liquorice stand out on the nose with fruity notes of blackberries and figs that show up softly, complemented by subtle touches of bittersweet chocolate and dried tobacco leaves. The wine offers silky tannins on the palate. Its nice acidity and great volume allow predicting a good ageing potential.
