Hussonet Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2023

Description

Haras de Pirque Hussonet takes its name from its estate in Chile. The wine hails from the northern Maipo Valley, a wine-growing area par excellence that produces the nation's finest wines. Just two hours from Santiago, the valley is fertile thanks to irrigation from the Maipo River and the cold maritime influence that passes over the mountains. Antinori Marchesi, in collaboration with the Haras de Pirque estate, wanted to explore and experiment with the characteristics and potential of Chilean grape varieties. The Italian brand has also rediscovered its passion for equines in Chile, which is evident in the prancing horse on the labels, as the Maipo Valley is also famous for breeding young thoroughbreds. Haras de Pirque Hussonet is made from grapes harvested by hand at the end of April, 15% Cabernet Franc and 85% Cabernet Sauvignon. After harvesting, the vineyard parcels are vinified separately and pumped to extract a soft and elegant tannin from the grapes. The fermentation of the must into wine takes place in wooden barrels, after which the malolactic fermentation is triggered, which tends to make the quality of the wine more uniform. The oak wood gently cares for the Haras de Pirque Hussonet for twelve months, after which it is bottled without being filtered or clarified. The result is a pure wine, which has not undergone chemical transformations or the addition of components such as albumin or casein and other substances usually used in the clarification process. The Haras de Pirque Hussonet, thanks to the blend of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, is an intense purple with hints of aromatic herbs reminiscent of Chilean tradition such as tobacco.

Details

Perfume

Aromatic notes of natural herbs. Typical Maipo Valley aromatic structure with tobacco and mineral notes.

Color

Deep purple.

Taste

Complex, elegant and persistent on the palate.

Serve at:

14 -16 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Haras De Pirque (Antinori)

From this winery

• Start up year: 1992
• Hectares: 600

Haras de Pirque is a unique estate located in the northern part of Chile's Maipo Valley, known for producing high-quality wines.

The collaboration between Haras de Pirque, a producer of excellence in the area, and Marchesi Antinori stems from the desire to 'explore' the potential of Chile. The wine that has become a symbol of the union between the two wine producers is Albis, the fruit of an international grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carmenere, the Chilean grape par excellence.

Furthermore, the conviction that the Andean wine-growing area of Chile represents a natural habitat for Sauvignon led Marchesi Antinori to start a specific project to produce this extraordinary variety, resulting in the Albaclara wine. Read more

Maipo Valley

Technical Sheet

Name	Haras de Pirque Hussonet Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2023
Type	Red organic still
Denomination	Maipo DO
Vintage	2023
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
Country	Chile
Region	Maipo Valley
Vendor	Haras De Pirque (Antinori)
Origin	Maipo Valley.
Yield per hectare	6,500 kg/hectare.
Harvest	By hand, at the end of April.
Wine making	Grapes are vinified separately and pumped to extract the soft, elegant tannin. After the grapes are pressed and separated from the skins, the wine is racked into barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation.
Aging	After 12 months in French oak barrels, the wine is bottled without fining or filtration.
Total acidity	3.5 gr/L
PH	3.61
Residual sugar	2.4 gr/L
Allergens	Contains sulphites