Varietal Composition
85% Carmenère
7% Syrah
5% Petit Verdot
3% Malbec

Appellation
97 % Colchagua Valley
7% Aconcagua

Harvest Date
Second week of May

Manual selection of berries

Cold maceration (cold soak) 5 days at 7ºC / 45 ºF

Fermentation time
8 days in small tanks (10.000L)

Average temperature of fermentation:
26° C / 79 ° F.

Post-fermentation maceration time
12-15 days

Barrels:
100% aging in new and second-use oak French barrels for 13 months.

Tasting Notes
Color: Dark and deep red with violet hues.
Nose: Tasty blend of ripe berries, grilled red pepper and black pepper, with touches of cinnamon and sweet oak notes.
Palate: Silky and fruity on the palate, this wine shows balance, gentle tannins and rich flavors ripe red fruits and spice.
Final: Elegant and delicate, makes this an excellent example of the great variety that is Carmenère.

Physical Chemical Analysis
Alcohol: 14.2%
Total acidity (g/L of tartaric acid): 5.60
pH: 3.70
Residual sugar (g/L): 3.11

Service and food pairing
Best served at: 17ºC / 63°F.
Decanting: uncork at least 30 minutes before serving.Its unique character pairs perfectly with ingredients such as bell peppers, fresh herbs and eggplant. Notas de Guarda pairs well with pasta, spicy entrees, grilled meats and vegetable preparations.

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