| Brand | Clos Apalta |
| Appellation | Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Oak Treatment | French oak |
| Aging | 26 months |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 64% Carménère, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot |
Product details
The Merlot offers up black fruit aromas such as black cherry and blackberry, all with wonderful freshness on the palate. The Cabernet Sauvignon, in particular from old pre-phylloxera vines, offers up aromas of red fruit (raspberry) and black fruit (blackcurrant, blueberry) with some ripe bell pepper and black olive notes. As it matures it develops pepper, crème de cassis, leather and charred notes (smoke, toast and chocolate). The Carmenère, brightly coloured with hints of purple, is rich with rounded tannins. There are delicate cherry aromas on the nose, subtly balanced out by spicy touches of black pepper. Freshness on the palate ensures a beautiful finish of black fruit, smoke, cocoa, leather and tobacco notes.
