Angelica Zapata Cabernet Franc Alta 2006 offers a dark red ruby colour with light shades of violet. The nose is intense, packed with ripe red currant fruit laced with sweet spice and vanilla. On the palate, a sweet velvety attack leads to a wine of concentrated ripe red berries with a touch of eucalyptus and black pepper. Elegant and well balanced, has a long, lingering finish. This wine is made to be enjoyed now and over the next 15 years.
Alejandro Vigil, Chief Winemaker. |
| Varietal: |
100% Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage: |
2006 |
| Vineyards: |
“Nicasia”, 2,968’ elevation;
“La Pirámide”, 3,100’ elevation |
| Harvest date: |
Hand- harvested.
“Nicasia”: 10-17th April 2006.
“La Pirámide”: 25-28th March 2006 |
| Fermentation: |
Max. Ferm. Temp. 30ºC. 30 day maceration |
| Aging: |
18 months in French oak (50% new). The wine was racked 3 times |
| Alcohol: |
14,0 % vol |
| Acidity/ pH: |
5.60 / 3.70 |
| Clarification /Filtration: |
unfiltered and unfined |
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