2013
Neyen Apalata 2013
Located 45 kilometers from the pacific caost, Colchagua Valley has a warm climate moderated by the two mountain ranges that extend from North to South along the valley. Well drained granitic and volcanic soils with clay loam texture and semi-arid Mediterranean climate which are ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère. Deep root systems (no water, very rocky soil) so very concentrated wines with slow ripening of grapes, achieving elegance and balance. Organic practices, healthy soils and biodiversity
New world wine with an old world essence, using centenary wines from the property in Apalta.
CS vines brought from France in 1889 (pre-phylloxera). 1936 Carmenère vines took root. Area became more and more expressive of terroir- capturing the “spirit” of Apalta (Neyen means spirit).
Small gravity flow tanks, native ferments, ageing in French oak barrels
Neyen clos de Apalta - Purple, deep colour
Brett , dark fruits and red fruits, chocolate, cigar box, oak, graphite
Dry medium + tannins a bit dry, medium + body, long finish
- Type Red
- Grape variety 45% Cabernet Sauvignon 55% Carmenère
- Appellation NV
- Country Chile
- Region Colchagaua Valley
- Year 2013