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Noble & Reserva
Wines
Tormenta Cabernet Sauvignon | Tormenta
Viognier
Santa Digna Merlot | Santa Digna Cabernet
Sauvignon | Santa Digna Carmeniere
Santa Digna Shiraz | Santa Digna Chardonnay
| Santa Digna Sauvignon Blanc
Santa Dinga Gewurztraminer | Santa
Digna Cabernet Sauvignon Rose
Tormenta
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - wine produced from organically
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Grape varieties: 100% Cabernet
Sauvignon
Date grapes picked: The third week of April 2006
Vinification:
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Number of days of skin contact: 19days
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Number of days of fermentation: 8 days
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Type of fermentation: Alcoholic and malolactic
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Fermentation temperature: 26ºC
Length and type of ageing:
Technical data:
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 3-5 years
Formats available: 75 cl
Tasting notes: Intense ruby color with the spicy,
liquorice and blackcurrant aromas characteristic of the grape variety.
The wine has a firm backbone with smooth, tightly knit fruit and
tannins and long elegant aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: The perfect accompaniment
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Tormenta Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 - wine produced from organically grown grapes... |
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Grape varieties: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Date grapes picked: The third week of April 2005
Vinification:
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Number of days of skin contact: 21 days
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Number of days of fermentation: 7 days
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Type of fermentation: Alcoholic and malolactic
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Fermentation temperature: 28ºC
Length and type of ageing:
Technical data:
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 3-5 years
Formats available: 75 cl
Tasting notes: Intense ruby color with the spicy,
liquorice and blackcurrant aromas characteristic of the grape variety.
The wine has a firm backbone with smooth, tightly knit fruit and
tannins and long elegant aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: The perfect accompaniment
to all meat dishes especially game and barbecued or grilled meats. |
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Tormenta
Viognier 2006 |
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Grape varieties: 100% Viognier
Date grapes picked: Viognier (The second week march
2006)
Vinification:
• Number of days of skin contact: 1 month
• Number of days of fermentation: 21 days
• Type of fermentation: Alcoholic
• Fermentation temperature: 18ºC
Length and type of aging:
• No oak ageing.
• Month wine was bottled: September 2006
Technical data:
• Alcohol level: 14.0%
• pH: 3.03
• Acid level: 6.51 grs./l (as tartaric)
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 2 years
Formats available: 75 cl
Tasting notes: Born, like the storm under the
clouds and the wind of the southern continent, this white wine is
the fruit born of untouched, uncontamined nature. It is produced
in Chile's Central Valley, using Viognier grapes, wich are cultivated
according to the demanding methods of organic agriculture and receive
special care.
Tormenta is a great wine, made from organically grown grapes. Its
excellent qualities are verified by its IMO certification which
proves that the grapes come from a herbicide, insecticide and inorganic
fertilizer-free vineyard an that the wine is produced using totally
traditional methods.
Aged for 1 month in oak.
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SANTA DIGNA
“RESERVE” SHIRAZ 2005 |
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Grape varieties: 90% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Date grapes picked:
Vinification:
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Number of days of skin contact: 1 month
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Number of days of fermentation: 7 days
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Type of fermentation: Alcoholic and malolactic
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Fermentation temperature: 28ºC
Length and type of aging:
Technical data:
Winemaker's comments: Since reaching Chile in
1979, we have conducted some interesting viticultural experiments
with different grape varieties. One of these, Shiraz, did not appear
to really thrive in Curicó so after a few years we tried
planting it in Linares, 140 km further south. There, growing in
poor, well-drained soils, Shiraz provides low-yield but excellent
harvests. Enjoy its intense, purple colour and its aroma with hints
of small black fruits, violet
and redcurrant.
Serving suggestions: The perfect accompaniment
for pasta and seasoned sauces, roasted and grilled meats, and exotic
dishes. Serve at 17º. |
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Santa Digna
Merlot 2006 |
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Grape varieties: 100% Merlot
Date grapes picked: Merlot (Second week of March
2006 onwards)
Vinification:
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Number of days of skin contact: 21 days
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Number of days of fermentation: 7 days
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Type of fermentation: Alcoholic and Malolactic
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Fermentation temperature: 28ºC
Length and type of aging:
Technical data:
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 5-7 years
Formats available: 75 cl
Winemaker's comments: Merlot is definitely a grape
variety that has adapted to Chile with great success. Following
several years of experimentation, we decided to introduce plantations
into several climates, from the torrid coastal strip to the coolest
of areas, Río Claro. By blending these diferent origins we
obtain a Merlot with great aromatic intensity, plum and blackberry
jam mixed with spicy hints of vanilla and liquorice. A very attractive
and elegant palate, enriched with toasted notes acquired through
its oak ageing and a long aftertaste with lingering spices.
Serving suggestions: A fine accompaniment to pulses,
white meats and even backed, grilled or fried fish such as conger
eel or Chilean reineta.
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Santa
Digna Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 |
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Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon
Date grapes picked: Cabernet Sauvignon (Second
week of March 2003 onwards)
Vinification:
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Number of days of skin contact: 21 days
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Number of days of fermentation: 7 days
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Type of fermentation: Alcoholic and malolactic
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Fermentation temperature: 28ºC
Length and type of aging:
Technical data:
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 5-7 years
Formats available: 37.5 cl/ 75 cl
Tasting notes: This wine is a clear ruby color
with the spicy, liquorice and blackcurrant aromas characteristic
of the grape variety. The wine has a firm backbone with smooth,
tightlyknit fruit and tannins and long elegant aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: The perfect accompaniment
to all meat dishes especially game and barbecued or grilled meats.
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Santa
Digna Carmenère 2006 |
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Grape varieties: 85% Carmenère, 15%
Cabernet Sauvignon
Date grapes picked:
Vinification:
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Number of days of skin contact: 1 month
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Number of days of fermentation: 7 days
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Type of fermentation: Alcoholic and malolactic
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Fermentation temperature: 28ºC
Length and type of aging:
Technical data:
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 5 - 7
years
Formats available: 75 cl
Tasting notes: After several years of experimentation,
the moment has come for us to present our first ever wine made from
the Carmenère variety, enhanced with a small percentage of
Cabernet Sauvignon which adds structure and will give it a longer
life. Savour is beautiful cherry colour and its fine aromas (blackberries,
cassis), with balsamic notes (eucalyptus) that culminate in a delicious
hint of mandarin. The palate is elegant, with sweet and fruity tannins
that deliver nuances of leather and spices (liquorice, black pepper,
clove). Its ageing in French oak has given it a pleasant toasty
and vanilla backdrop.
Serving suggestions: Perfect with beef and veal,
as well as with Chilean chicken stew. It rises well to every challenge,
from fish (tasty conger chowder, the subject of an ode by Neruda!)
to spicy sauces.
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Santa Digna
Chardonnay 2006 |
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Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Date grapes picked:
Vinification:
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Number of days of fermentation: 21 days
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Type of fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation
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Fermentation temperature: 18ºC
Length and type of aging:
Technical data:
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 2 years
Formats available: 75 cl
Tasting notes: It displays a brilliant pale yellow
color, with green hues. Its aroma offers a predominance of chardonnay
varietal notes (mango, apricot), enhanced by vanilla and coconut
nuances contributed by the oak. An excellent balance between density
and acidity on the palate is followed by a very fruity aftertaste.
Winemaker's comments: This wine is the product
of Chardonnay vineyards in the Río Claro area (Curicó),
which enjoys a cooler climate than the Central Valley.
Serving suggestions: Serve at 10ºC .An ideal
partner for backed fish dishes, as well as turkey or chicken in
creamy sauces.
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Santa Digna
Sauvignon Blanc 2006 |
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Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Date grapes picked:
Vinification:
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Number of days of skin contact: None
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Number of days of fermentation: 21 días
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Type of fermentation: Fermentación Alcohólica
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Fermentation temperature: 18 ºC
Length and type of aging:
Technical data:
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 2 years
Formats available: 37, 5 cl/ 75 cl/ 18,75 cl
Tasting notes: A fresh, pale gold colour, with
a blend of aromas reminiscent of ripe, tropical fruits, over underlying
hints of apple and fennel. Silky on the palate with a good acid
structure and prolonged finish.
Serving suggestions: Can be taken as an aperitif,
or with fish, baked, broiled or served in mild sauces. Best served
at 10ºC.
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Santa Digna
"Reserva" Gewürztraminer 2006 |
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Grape varieties: 85% Gewürztraminer, 15%
Riesling
Date grapes picked:
Vinification:
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Number of days of skin contact: None
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Number of days of fermentation: 21 days
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Type of fermentation: Alcoholic
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Fermentation temperature: 18ºC
Length and type of aging:
Technical data:
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 2 years
Formats available: 75 CL
Tasting notes: Lustrous yellow colour. Classic
honey-and-flowers bouquet with suggestions of roses, jasmine and
orange blossom. A fine, fullbodied wine, with the luscious, tropical
fruit and perfumed character of the grape varieties balanced by
a bite of acidity.
Serving suggestions: It is an ideal match for
shellfish (particularly oysters) and most fish dishes. Serve at
7-9º.
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Santa
Digna Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2006 |
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Grape varieties: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Date grapes picked:
Vinification:
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Number of days of skin contact: 1 day
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Number of days of fermentation: 21 days
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Type of fermentation: Alcoholic
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Fermentation temperature: 18º C
Length and type of aging:
Technical data:
Approximate lifespan in a proper cellar: 2 years
Formats available: 37,5 cl./ 75 cl.
Tasting notes: A beautiful pale cherry colour.
The aroma is concentrated and powerful, reminiscent of plums and
strawberries over a background of grapefruit. A full-flavoured wine
with a delicate fruity acidity and outstanding floral flavours (reminiscent
of violet and orange blossom). The aftertaste is long and smooth,
with excellent balance.
Serving suggestions: Excellent as an aperitif
or cured meat (e.g.ham, sausages and salami), and many pasta and
vegetable dishes. Superb with oriental food. Serve at 8 - 10ºC.
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Miguel
Torres, prizewinner at
the 2006
Wine Awards
Wein Gourmet
25-mar-2006
This year, the ceremony for the "Wine Awards
06", the prizes given each year by the prestigious German wine
magazine, Wein Gourmet, took place in Düsseldorf on the 25th of
March. At the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg and with the participation
of around 850 guests, the prizes were awarded from the four main categories
and Miguel Torres was presented the "Lebenswerk - Lifetime"
award by one of the most prestigious writers in the world of wine, Hugh
Johnson.
Wein Gourmet belongs to the publishing house of
Jahreszeiten Verlag, one of the leading publishers in Germany and the
company behind publications as well-known as "Der Feinschmecker",
for over 30 years the reference point for trends in gastronomy, restaurants
and holiday destinations. The desire to delve further into the realms
of oenology led this publishing house to create its quarterly, Wein
Gourmet, which over the last 4 years has become the leading magazine
dedicated to the world of wine, with a print run of 30,000 copies.
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2001 Miguel Torres
Manso de Velasco
Cabernet Sauvignon, Curicó Valley
Tight at first, with almost confounding aromas of
tar, black plum and herbs. Airing, however, turns it plush, with a heavy
dose of fine tannins pushing powerful plum and cassis. A baby now, as
is evident by how the finish goes from short to lengthy in no time. A
real bruiser from Torres’ Chilean outpost. Hold through 2007. Imported
by Five Star Fine Products.
2000 Miguel Torres Conde de Superunda
Red Blend, Curicó Valley
A new blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère,
Monastrell and Tempranillo, which alone makes it unique for Chile. The
nose delivers a blast of menthol and the color is downright huge. Very
plump and fruity, with a softness that serves it well. A real mouthful
that’s not overpowering but still packs punch.
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