Apalta (Colchagua Valley) and Maipo Valley
| Wine maker notes |
| De-stemmed and partially crushed grapes were cold macerated for five days prior to the fermentation process which was carried out at 28°C. Frequent pumping-over was performed during two thirds of the time and then reduced by half so as to extract the maximum potential from the wine. Post fermentation maceration for 20 days allowed this wine to develop its characteristic sweetness and roundness. Pehuén was aged for 20 months in first use American and French oak barrels in order to obtain maximum complexity. It was then bottled and stored for 12 months before release. Pehuén is composed of 95% Carménère and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are harvested from exclusive vines dating back to the 1940s. |
| Technical notes |
| 15.1% abv |
| Food pairing |
| Matches well with barbecue, venison, wild game and fowl, ripe cheeses, and spicy red meats. |
