PKNT SILVER MERLOT

Attractive PKNT SILVER MERLOT



Soft plum and berry fruit flavors define this smooth easy drinking wine. Ideal with hard cheeses or pan-fried chiken.

TECHNICAL SHEET

VARIETY
100% Merlot.

HARVEST
Hand picked on mid March.

APELLATION
Central Valley.

VINEYARD
Grapes coming from vineyards located in the Rapel Valley. The soil is story and shallow.

WINEMAKING
Grapes were cold macerated for 2 days. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a temperature between 25 degree and 28 degree C. Malolactic fermentation done in tanks. 50% of blend was aged with American and French oak.

ABOUT THE MERLOT

These vines originally came from Bordeaux, France. It is considered the younger sister of the Cabernet Sauvignon because it produces wines that are similar but have less tannin in them and therefore are smoother, ripening earlier.
In Chile, a considerable proportion of the Merlot grown is in fact Carmenere. For generations these two very semilar varieties have been regarded as identical.
Merlot stands out because it is an intense color wine, aromatic, with blackberry and strawberry undertones, well structured in the mouth with smooth rounded tannins.

WINE COMPOSITION
Alcohol 13,5 % by vol Total Acidity 5,5 g/L In tartaric acid pH: 3,4 Residual Sugar 6,5 gL

TASTING NOTES
Perfectly balanced, this soft and delicious Merlot is crammed with plummy red fruits. A touch of tannin, adds depth and weight.

SERVING SUGGESTION
Perfect partner to lamb, game, and most red meats.

AWARDS

• Bronze medal at International Wine Challenge (UK)
• Silver medal at San Antonio Express News Competition (USA)