Koyle Auma- Library Release 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Koyle
Label Name:
 
Auma- Library Release
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Los Lingues)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
Carmenère 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 23%, Cabernet Franc 12%, Malbec 7%, Merlot 5%, Petit Verdot 3%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tim Atkin 95 (2013); Wine Enthusiast 93 (Editor’s Choice, 2013); Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 93 (2013)

Tasting Note
Deep purple, concentrated black-plum, blackberry and cassis with black tea, cedar, tobacco and mulled orange notes. Polished, layered palate, firm structure and long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, rich Sichuan beef or mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested small lots; whole-cluster fermentation in small oak barrels; aged ~24 months in French barriques, then blended and rested ~9 months in concrete eggs; bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Viña Koyle (Undurraga family), producing small-batch, premium wines from Los Lingues estate vineyards at 500–550m, low yields and meticulous barrel-aged winemaking.