Vintage Report

Appellation

Apalta.

BLEND

53% Carmenere, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

HARVEST

February 27th to May 6th

GROWING CONDITIONS

The 2022 vintage in Apalta experienced cooler conditions but slightly smaller yields for a second consecutive year. The winter was mostly dry, with only some rains in August. The spring was marked by inconsistent conditions, with cold September, hot October, November, and another cold December. Despite these unstable conditions, no frosts were recorded, causing a 7 to 11-day delay in shooting and flowering. The summer brought cooler temperatures and increased sunlight in the vineyard, requiring careful irrigation and a good canopy to protect grapes. Harvesting began on March 7th for rosé and completed on May 3rd for Carmenère. This season was the third due to COVID-19 sanitary restrictions, but the experience from previous seasons and the absence of mobility limitations made these conditions more bearable. Despite the cooler conditions, the 2022 season had good conditions for fruit maturity in most varieties. Moderate temperatures during the fruit ripening period allowed for crafting wines that expressed Apalta's microterroirs well, with expressive fruit, good density, texture, balance, and good aging potential.