Viu Manent Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva

Viticulture vineyard: the grapes for this wine come from cabernet sauvignon vineyards planted more than 100 years ago on the fundo san carlos de cunaco property in the colchagua valley. Soil: alluvial in origin with a sandy-clay texture. The soil is deep extraordinarily porous and is able to administer water to the plant very well throughout the year which is very important in the production of high-end cabernet sauvignon. Climate: the 2014-2015 season began with intense frosts but unlike the previous year they primarily affected the mountainous (andean) zones but not those in the intermediate depression (central valley). Although budbreak began 1-2 weeks early subsequent shoot growth was slow due to low temperatures through late november. The weather turned hot later in the season and while january-april had high daytime temperatures the nights were quite cool. This led us to harvest both reds and whites early to ensure fresher and fruitier wines. The red wines present tre