EMPRESS
Bonarda de Chacra
100% Bonarda
Area of ​​origin: Cruz de Piedra, Maipú – Mendoza
Year: 2025
Vineyard
Trellis training system, 30 years old, for Bonarda, and high trellis training system, 12 years old, for Cabernet Franc.
Soil: Alluvial sandy loam soils, with a strong presence of round and angular stones. The layers interspersed with loose sand provide excellent drainage. Above a certain height within the vineyard, calcium carbonate is found.
Irrigation: A drip irrigation system is used which, thanks to the permeability of the soil, allows control of the vigor of the plant during the vegetative cycle.
Conceptual text
“It is a celebration of the rare, the forgotten and the unrepeatable.
Each wine is a micro-vinification, created to explore the unexpected and rescue almost extinct grape varieties and styles.
There are no certainties here: each edition is limited, handmade, and carries the risk of never being repeated.”
Winemaking
Analytical data:
pH: 3.63
Total acidity: 5.5 g/l
Alcohol: 13%
Altitude: 650 m above sea level
Harvest: Manual in 20 kg boxes, avoiding fermentation in the cellar.
Maceration: Pre-fermentation for 48 hours in cold concrete tanks.
Fermentation: Classical vinification at 25°C with selected yeasts, daily pump-overs, and natural malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks, without oak aging. 85% of the total quantity was whole cluster fermented.
Tasting notes
Color: Intense red, with violet highlights and purple reflections. Clean and bright.
Nose: Mineral notes, fresh red fruits, plum, floral and fruity hints appear. Menthol and spicy nuances are also perceived, such as thyme, white pepper and bay leaf.
Palate: Pleasant entry, medium and round finish. Medium acidity, with youthful tannins that make their presence felt on the palate.
Responsible consumption
Drink in moderation. Not for sale to persons under 18 years of age.