{"product_id":"lapostolle-apalta-2020","title":"Lapostolle Apalta Colchagua Valley 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail\" style=\"padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBarrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Premium Wines\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003eLapostolle Apalta 2020\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\n    Apalta Valley Blend · Vintage 2020 · Elegant, Structured \u0026amp; Age-Worthy\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eChile (Apalta, Colchagua Valley)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eCabernet 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\u003eCabernet Sauvignon:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSyrah:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarménère:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.58\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.59 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.44 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl, 1.5L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage was marked by climatic disruptions and continued drought conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eRainfall deficit reached 72% below historical averages, requiring early irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTemperatures were higher than average, accelerating vine growth and harvest timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSpring experienced frost events in September and October, impacting yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHeat waves throughout the season required careful canopy and irrigation management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe harvest began 10 days earlier than usual and was completed parcel by parcel with strict selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDespite challenges, fruit quality remained excellent with concentrated character and balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e• 60% aged 14 months in French oak barrels (2nd \u0026amp; 3rd use)\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e• 40% aged in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Ruby red with dark purple edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe red fruit with spices and black fruit hints\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and balanced with round tannins and fruit-driven mid-palate\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, pleasant, and harmonious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\"\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 185–430 meters above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Granitic and granodioritic origin with sandy to clay textures and quartz gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dry Mediterranean with long dry summers and winter rainfall\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horseshoe-shaped valley with river cooling influence and mountain protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 hL\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2 to April 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12,039 cases (9L equivalent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decant 30 minutes, serve at 16°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eStewed and grilled meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRoasted dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRich meat preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBPH pairing ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wagyu, lamb, braised beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lapostolle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40243197640756,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Lapostolle_Apalta_2020_Colchagua_Valley_Chile_red_wine.png?v=1778089810","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/lapostolle-apalta-2020","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}