{"product_id":"clos-apalta-2020","title":"Clos Apalta 2020","description":"\n\u003cdiv class=\"menuIconContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.closapalta.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.closapalta.com\/\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"111\" width=\"151\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.closapalta.com\/ClosApaltaResources\/img\/logo\/v2\/clos_apalta_logo_gold.png\" alt=\"Clos Apalta\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.closapalta.com\/ClosApaltaResources\/img\/logo\/v2\/clos_apalta_logo_gold.png\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \n\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 2020\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\n    Apalta Valley Blend · Vintage 2020 · 99-Point Wine · Powerful, 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\u003eBordeaux Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eVintage 2020\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 64%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetit Verdot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e: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\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.0%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.71\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.73 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.55 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.5cl, 75cl, 1.5L, 3L, 6L, 9L, 12L, 15L, 27L\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e: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\"\u003eGeographic \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eClos Apalta is located in the Apalta Valley near Santa Cruz, 170 km southwest of Santiago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe vineyard features a rare north–south exposure and a horseshoe-shaped amphitheater formed by the Coastal Cordillera and the Tinguiririca River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis geography ensures balanced vines and slow ripening, preserving fruit and acidity. :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\"\u003eClimate Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eApalta has a semi-dry Mediterranean climate with winter rainfall and long dry summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWarm days and cold nights create strong thermal amplitude, enhancing color, tannins, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSlow maturation allows high concentration and aging potential. :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\"\u003eVintage 2020 Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage was challenging due to climatic disruptions and the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eRainfall deficit of 72% required early irrigation, with dry spring and high temperatures leading to early flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFrost events affected Cabernet Sauvignon yields, while heat waves required canopy management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDespite challenges, excellent sanitary conditions and selective harvesting produced high-quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHarvest began 10 days earlier than usual, with elevated sugars, tannins, and surprisingly strong acidity. :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\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLocated at El Condor, Apalta Valley (34°36'S, 71°17'W), at 185–385 meters elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e53 hectares selected from 160 hectares total vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIncludes old vines planted as early as 1907–1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHigh-density planting with low yields (~40 hL\/ha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOrganic management with Ecocert certification and Sustainable Wine of Chile accreditation. :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\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMaceration lasts 5–6 weeks with manual punch-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFermentation: 100% in 75hL French oak vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMalolactic fermentation occurs in new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFermentation temperature: 28–30°C. :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\"\u003eAging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAged 27 months in French oak barrels (85% new, 15% second use).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNeither fined nor filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBottled August 15, 2022. :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\"\u003eOfficial Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark rich red with purple hues\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and black cherry, figs, plums with spice and black pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and concentrated with broad tannins, intense structure, and very long finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}\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\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; 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