{"product_id":"chateau-los-boldos-sanama-reserva-merlot-2025","title":"Chateau Los Boldos Sanama Reserva Merlot 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Los Boldos Sanama Reserva Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Central Valley, Chile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size: 75cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape: Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is a brilliant shade of red with violet hints. Aromas of cassis and plums blend with spicy black pepper and warm vanilla. On the palate the fruit shines through, and soft round tannins envelop the mouth leading to a fresh finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sanama vineyard is located in Requinoa within the Cachapoal Andes valley. This area has a mediterranean climate which is greatly influenced by the Andes Mountains and the Cachapoal river, which generate a large thermal oscillation between day and night (+\/- 20°C). The Sanama Reserva Merlot comes from plots planted in 2004. The soil is from alluvial origin and is derived from the terraces of the Cachapoal river. The soil texture varies from clay, clayey silt loam and silt loam for the first 50 to 70 cm. Below, there is an important presence of gravel and sand that increases with depth. The plantation was established with a density of 5.555 plants\/ha in a VSP system and conducted with a double guyot pruning system. The yields of these plots are controlled between 12 to 14 tons\/ha. During the growing season, early partial defoliation is carried out to increase the final yield. Irrigation is controlled from veraison to harvest to achieve an optimum maturity of the grapes and efficient and conscious use of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe grapes were mechanically harvested and destemmed. Pre-fermentation cold maceration took place for 4-5 days at 6°C. Following this, fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks with a controlled temperature between 24-26°C. After fermentation, 30% of the wine was aged for 10 months in second and third fill oak barrels to soften the tannins. The remaining 70% of the wine was aged in stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sanama Reserva wines are made by the team at Château Los Boldos, using a combination of estate fruit (younger vines and declassified tanks) and grapes purchased from local growers. The resulting wines offer great value, defined with clear varietal characters in a fruit-forward style, ready for drinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London End Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64456400372089,"sku":"211126725","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/5405\/2509\/files\/ChateauLosBoldosSanamaReservaMerlot.png?v=1788339071","url":"https:\/\/www.londonendwines.com\/products\/chateau-los-boldos-sanama-reserva-merlot-2025","provider":"London End Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}