Winemakers
Rodrigo Zamorano
Technical Data
Alcohol
13.5%
Sugar
1.82 g/l
Caliterra
Caliterra
Edición Limitada B 2016
Background
Edición Limitada is aimed to create wines of origin, each of which incorporates the varieties that best express the purity of our terroir. Made in small quantities, these wines are an exploration of that which is distinctive and innovative with an elegant style that portrays the Winemaker’s special attention to the smallest of details. B reflects the tremendous structure and elegance of varieties from Bordeaux.
Appellation
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Varietal Composition
41% Petit Verdot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc
Vintage Notes
The 2016 vintage winter season started dryer than usual, with no rain in June. Then, the weather changed and the season ended as usual with rains concentrated in August. The summer showed normal conditions, but a little warmer than usual, with a wider thermal oscillation, especially in February, when the temperature reached a maximum of 32.5°C. Autumn was slightly rainy with lower temperatures, 5 degrees lower than previous year. The grapes in this vintage showed a very good acidity.
Winemaking
Fermented at 24-28° C in 69% stainless steel tanks and 31% in barrels of 3rd use. Fermentation lasted 12-22 days. The wine was then aged for 18 months 48% in new French barrels.
Tasting Notes
Deep and intense. Classic ruby-red. It is fresh and elegant on the nose, with several aromatic layers. Spicy notes such as gray pepper, tarragon and rosemary, gently give way to fruity aromas such as myrtle and sour cherries and roasted tomatoes complete its bouquet. Fruitiness and smoothness of this elegant wine, which also has a rich and crispy acidity, presage a great structure and aging in the bottle.
