Samas

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Varieties: Merlot 100%.

 

Aging in 500 liter French oak barrels for 1 year.

 

History: The vines were planted with different grape varieties for centuries for a local consumption. At present, the production of the Samas is limited to 3000 bottles per year from manual harvesting, exclusively from organic grapes.

 

Soil: Slate soil , poor in organic matter, low production.

 

Yield: 20hl / ha.

 

Fermentation in 500l French Allier demi-muid barrels. In storage and macerated for 24 days. Malolactic fermentation in demi-muid barrels. Aging in demi-muid barrels for 12 months.

 

Tasting note: Purple and reddish cherry color. Powerful and deep aromas, of ripe fruit with dense notes of earth from long aging in oak; They lead to the discovery of rich and subtle tannins, very long on the palate. It promises a long aging period and decanting is recommended prior to tasting.