Cobos Bramare MV Chardonnay

COBOS

Bramare MV, Chardonnay 2005

Technical Information

• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Appellation: semi-desert at the foot of the Andes Mountains.
• Harvest Date: March 26, 2005
• Brix: 24.4º
• Yield: 2,4 tons/acre
• Growing Season: 2005 was an exceptional growing season in Mendoza for all varietals.  Warm days moderated by cool evening temperatures provided for slow ripening and full flavor development in the fruit.  An almost rain-free fall secured an excellent harvest.

Winemaking:

• Press: Whole cluster
• Primary fermentation : Barrel fermented with indigeneous yeasts; total 10 months
• Secondary fermentation:  Concurrent native malolactic fermentation in barrel; total 2 months
• Aging: 12 months in French oak, 50% new
• Bottling date: June 2006; unfined and unfiltered