Antiyal

Antiyal · Maipo Valley, Chile

One of the first Chilean reds crafted at a small scale and with biodynamically grown grapes. This blend seeks to find the right balance between its different grapes to show the characteristics that make Maipo a world-class Valley for reds.

With Carmenere as the main actor, this wine expresses vitality and balance.

Farming
Certified organic by EcocertBiodynamic by Demeter

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
49% Carmenere, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 2002

Vessel
18 months in French Oak 1/3 New, 2/3 1 year - 10-15% Egg Tank

Vineyard Yield
35 hl/ha

Soil composition
Andecita (alluvial, coluvial, basalt)

Annual production
4,000 bottles

Vinification
Grapes are hand harvested, and are selected before crushing.Tanks are gravity feed. The grapes are fermented in small stainless steel tanks of 3 to 5 tons, fermentation takes place naturally with native yeast, at 26° C, with soft pumping over and long maceration of almost a month. After pressing the wine is racked in French Oak for 18 months make malolactic fermentation and ageing. The wine stays in the concrete egg without racking for 12 months. The wine is then bottled and aged 2 years before release.