Haras de Pirque Galantas Gran Reserva 2018
- Region
- Chile » Central Valley » Maipo Valley
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grapes
- Cabernet Franc, Carménère
- Alcohol
- 14.5
- Sugar
- 2.97
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
Galantas is produced from organic vineyards in the Maipo Andres Valley at 700 meters above sea level. It is a blend of Cabernet Franc (85%) and a small percentage of Carménère (15%). The four separate Cabernet Franc vineyard plots and the Carménère were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and French oak. The cold, pre-fermentation maceration lasted from three to five days. After the fermentation, which utilized solely spontaneous yeasts, the wine went into 60‐gallon French oak barrels where it aged for a period of fourteen months.
Ratings
Hehe, here comes the bomb. Expressive bouquet of ripe dark fruits, pine, coffee, dark chocolate and vanilla. Its body is full and a bit heavy but friendly thanks to its syrup-like texture. Smooth and fruit-forward.
About Producer
Haras de Pirque is a passion for thoroughbred horses. Not only their label depicts a rider, but the winery itself has a unique horseshoe-shaped design. A famous Italian family runs the Haras de Pirque - Antinori, a family connected to winemaking since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers Guild. Long story short, today, the family owns a plethora of wine estates in Italy (mostly in Toscana) and two in the New World.