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Cabernet Sauvignon Aracuri Vintage 2008

WINEMAKING: Made with grapes from our own vineyards, located in a cold region, municipality of Muitos Capões, with an altitude of 960 m. The high altitude prolongs the maturation phase which is favorable to the production of pigments and aromas. The conduction system is on trellis (espalier), spur-pruned cordon system, with low yield of 8 tons/ha. The harvest was manual, with selection of clusters. The winemaking process used was traditional, but only with de-stemming of grapes, with the addition of selected yeasts and fermented with controlled temperatures around 26ºC. Time of maceration was about 10 days, until to the end of the alcoholic fermentation. Stabilization and maturation only in stainless steel tanks.

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5%Vol.

AGING: A year and half in stainless steel tanks and 6 months in bottle.

ESTIMATE OF THE AGING: 5 to 7 years.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: It looks clear, bright, with high intensity ruby-red color. There are special aromas of the Terroir, such as aromas of ripe red fruits like cherry and black fruit, like cassis and plum, and little spices. Palate with nice initial attack, rounded, with balanced acidity and structured by soft and fine tannins, medium body with a long persistence.

CUISINE: This wine is structured, balanced flavor that harmonizes with a variety of dishes such as red meat, game meat, pasta with strong sauces, and cheese with a strong intensity of flavor.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 17ºC

Check the technical Wine Aracuri Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (pdf - PT-BR)