{"product_id":"clos-apalta-2013","title":"Clos Apalta 2013","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003eBarrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Icon Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003eClos Apalta 2013\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\n    Apalta Valley Blend · Vintage 2013 · Elegant, Complex \u0026amp; Age-Worthy\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eChile (Apalta Valley, Colchagua)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eRed Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eVintage 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eBlend Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarménère:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetit Verdot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eGeographic Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLocated 170 km southwest of Santiago in the Colchagua Valley, the vineyard has a rare north-to-south exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tinguiririca River and surrounding Coastal Cordillera form a horseshoe-shaped amphitheater that moderates sunlight and temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis ensures balanced vine development and slow ripening. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eClimate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSemi-dry Mediterranean climate with winter rainfall (~550 mm) and long dry summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWarm days and cold nights create strong thermal amplitude, enhancing color, tannins, and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSlow maturation results in concentrated wines with long aging potential. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eSoil Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eColluvial granitic soils with clay layers contribute to structure and complexity. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eVintage 2013 Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWinter 2012 was dry and cold, with warmer and more humid conditions in June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSpring rains were concentrated in October, while summer was cooler and more humid than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDecember saw unusually high rainfall, replenishing water reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eRipening was slow and balanced, requiring careful monitoring before harvest. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eVineyard Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOrganic and biodynamic vineyard management (CERES and DEMETER certified).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIncludes pre-phylloxera vines planted in 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHigh-density planting (5,400–6,666 plants\/ha) with low yields (2,000–3,000 kg\/ha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e100% hand-harvested. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e100% hand-destemmed grapes processed with gravity flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFermentation with native yeasts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e• 77% in French oak vats (75 hl)\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e• 23% in new French oak Bordeaux barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSkin contact up to 5 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMalolactic fermentation occurs in barrels. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eAging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAged 28 months in 100% new French oak barrels (225L).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCoopers include Saury, Taransaud, Seguin Moreau, Demptos, Sylvain, and Radoux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMostly medium toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNot fined, cold stabilized, or filtered. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eOfficial Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red with purple edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackberry, blueberry, cassis, dry figs, with clove, black pepper, and lavender\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense, smooth, silky structure with black fruit and a long slightly smoked finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eService \u0026amp; Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDecant for at least 1 hour or age further. Serve at 17°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePairs with wagyu, deer, boeuf bourguignon, and rich dishes. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBPH pairing ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wagyu, lamb, truffle dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20–23, 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,808 cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clos Apalta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40243195215924,"sku":null,"price":19800.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Clos_Apalta_2013_Apalta_Valley_Chile_premium_red_wine.png?v=1777994309","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/clos-apalta-2013","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}