Polkura Lote D
VITICULTURE
Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Appellationn of Origin: Marchigüe Area, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Trellising system: Vertical shoot positioning
Pruning: Cordon
Irrigation: Drip
Soil type: Decomposed granite and clay
VINIFICATION
Harvest date: Second week of March
Harvest method: Hand
Transport: 13 kg boxes
Fruit selection: Berries, after destemming
Crushing: Yes
Cold soaking (8-11°C): 3-4 days
Yeast: Actiflor B
Yeast nutrients: Go-Ferm, Superfood, FDA
Fermentation temperature: Day 1-3: 27–29ºC Day 3-8; 26–28ºC
Alcoholic fermentation: 7–10 days
Pump-overs: Day 1–3: 2 per day with prolonged extraction Day 3–6: 2 per day, for shorter periods Day 6–30: no pump-overs
Total skin contact: 30 days
Malolactic fermentation: 100% in Stainless steel
BOTTLING
Stabilization: No
Fining: No
Filtration: No
Bottling date: February 1, 2018
Stoppers: Lafitte Natural Súper 45/24
Bottling machine: Monoblock vacuum
Total production: 885 cases
ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 14.3%
Residual Sugar: 2.15 g/l
Total acidity: 5.23 g/l
pH: 3.44
WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS
Observing the weather patterns of the year, we decided to begin the harvest a little earlier than normal. The reasoning was that we suspected rainy harvest season was coming. We couldn’t have made a better decision. At the time the rain began, we already had 85% of the grapes in the winery, and were able to bring the rest in just a few days later. For Polkura, 2016 gave us excellent quality. In general, the flavors are fresh with pronounced acidity.
TASTING NOTES
Intense violet in color with hints of red. Lots of red fruit and some herbs on the nose. Intense on the palate, but with smooth tannins. Good balance between the tannins and fruit. Medium texture and finish on the palate. Sven Bruchfeld, October 2018.