Wine data sheet

PRODUCER:
ALIPRANDINI & Meyer Fine Wines Ltda.

Aracuri - Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2007

REGION: Campos de Cima da Serra (Fields up the Mountain) - Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

COMPOSITION OF GRAPE: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol by volume: 11.9% Vol

Winemaking: Elaborated with grapes from our own vineyards, located in a cold region, municipality of Muitos Capões, with 960m of altitude. 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 is manual, with selection of clusters. The vinification is traditional (De-Stem and crushing), with the addition of selected yeasts and fermentation with controlled temperatures around 26ºC. The contact time with the skins was 8 days. Stabilization and maturation only in stainless steel tanks.

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

ESTIMATE OF THE BOTTLE AGING: 4 to 5 years.

Organoleptic characteristics: It brings the characteristics of a young wine - ready to be drunk. It looks clear, bright, with high intensity and medium-ruby red hue. The flavor stands out with hints of blackberry, cherry, pomegranate, and subtle spices. The taste is packed with gentle and balanced acidity, with medium body and moderate length.

CUISINE: This wine is young, balanced flavor that harmonizes with a variety of dishes such as grilled meats, poultry and pasta in light sauces, cheeses with medium intensity of flavor and various kinds of pizzas.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16ºC

RECENT AWARDS: Ranked among the top 30% of red wines in the category youth, XV Brazilian National Evaluation of Crop Wines - ed. 2007.

Periodic tasting by Winemaker (September 2009)
The evolution is a natural process in the winemaking and the Cabernet Sauvignon during this process has shown the visual aspect of its ruby-red color, it reveals clear and sharp analysis notes the emergence of tertiary aromas (bouquet) harmonized and balanced by fruity aromas (blackberry, cherry and pomegranate), which along with the balanced and harmonious taste, invites the lover to taste it again.
Cheers!

Cristiano Zorzan
Winemaker CRQ-V 05201993