Clos Apalta 2019
Clos Apalta 2019
Clos Apalta
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Clos Apalta 2019
Apalta Valley Blend · Vintage 2019 · 99-Point Wine · Powerful, Structured & Age-Worthy
Blend Composition
Carménère: 70%
Merlot: 18%
Cabernet Sauvignon: 8%
Petit Verdot: 4%
Technical Data
Alcohol: 15.0%
pH: 3.57
Total Acidity: 4.14 g/L
Residual Sugar: 2.67 g/L
Formats: 37.5cl, 75cl, 1.5L, 3L, 6L, 9L, 12L, 15L, 27L
Vintage Conditions
2019 experienced warmer-than-average conditions with lower rainfall (430 mm vs. historical 651 mm).
Winter was dry and cold, with rainfall 40% below the previous season.
Spring was mild and wet, encouraging early and vigorous vine growth.
Summer was hotter than average, with heat waves and intense sunlight in late January and early February.
No rainfall occurred until the end of harvest, requiring careful irrigation and canopy management to prevent sunburn.
Wide temperature amplitude between day and night enhanced color, tannins, and grape quality.
Harvest began approximately 8 days earlier than usual, with healthy grapes and lower yields.
Winemaking
Maceration: 4–5 weeks with manual punch-down
Fermentation:
• 68% in 75hL French oak vats
• 33% in new French oak barrels
Malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels
Temperature: < 28°C
Aging
24 months in French oak barrels:
• 90% new oak
• 10% second-use barrels
Not fined nor filtered. Cold stabilized.
Bottled: June 20, 2021
Official Tasting Notes
Color: Intense dark purple-red with violet-blue edges
Nose: Ripe plums and dry figs with subtle spices, clove, and sweet spice aromas
Palate: Concentrated attack with lively mid-palate, structured tannins, and very long finish
Awards & Scores
99 pts – James Suckling
95 pts – Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Production
Harvest: March 14 to May 13
Production: 8,662 cases (9L equivalent)
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