2007 Santa Rita Triple C (Blend)

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Cabernet Franc Located in Alto Jahuel, this vineyard has been planted on colluvial loam soil that is 0,8-1,0 m deep, with a gravelly subsoil that provides excellent drainage. The harvest was carried out during the end of April. Cabernet Sauvignon The vineyard is located on the same property, very close to Cabernet Franc. Its management is very similar however, its yield is less than 5,000 kg/ha and the hydric stress condition is more severe in order to obtain good ripening. The harvest is performed at the end of april. Carm�n�re 70 year old vineyards are located on a southern slope halfway up the Apalta valley hills. These vineyards are planted at 5,500 plants/ha. without irrigation, where water is obtained only through the winter rains (700 mm/year mean) and the natural water basin. Poor, granitic soils ensure excellent rainwater drainage, which in turn facilitates vigor control and proper fruit production. Piched it up the second fortnight of may. Weather Its semi-arid Mediterranean climate produces cold winters with moderate rainfall, hot, dry summers. The thermal oscillation can exceed 20�C (68�F), with average annual temperatures of 13.9�C (57�F). The average rainfall ranges between 300 and 450 mm/year. Soil and surface The valley has alluvial and colluvial, stony soils that allow good drainage.

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