EL DELIRIO RESERVE

El Delirio Reserve Merlot
Variety:	Merlot
Vintage:	2004
Valley:	Central Valley (Rapel / Maule)
Final Blend:	Merlot 100%
Chemical Analysis
Alcohol:	135
PH:	3.68
Total acidity:	6.24 g/l (tartaric)
Residual sugar:	3,74 g/l
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Climate:

Warm days, with cool evenings producing a difference of temperature between day and night.

Soil:

Hillside planting. Alluvial origin, stratified and slightly undulated, of medium depth and loamy texture good drainage and low vigor.

Harvest date:

February and March.

Harvest:

Hand-picked into half-ton bins. Cluster selection on the vine, with leaf removal prior to vintage. Harvested only in the morning hours to keep the fruit cool.

Winemaking:

The clusters were crushed carefully and then a cool pre- fermentation maceration was given in the stainless steel tanks at 59ºF (15ºC) for three days.

Bottling date:

December 2004.

Wine Description

Appearance:

Half intense red ruby, with dark reflects.

Aromas:

Intense blackberry aromas, plums, vanilla, nutmeg and oak.

Palate:

Gentle on the front palate, opening to full fruit flavours in the mouth-filling middle. Intense and well-integrated tannins lend a solid structure, in harmony with the acidity. Medium-bodied and long on the finish. This Merlot has a very nice color and concentration, it exhibits the best characteristics of the variety in an easy-drinking style. The oak accents harmonize with the bright fruit.

Serving suggestions:

Pairs well with roast beef au jus, fresh-water fish, salads and soft-ripened cheeses. The wine is enjoyable now and can be cellared for five years to reach its harmonious best. Serve at 64ºF (18ºC).