Grape varieties: 90% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet sauvignon, 5% Merlot
Appellation: Penglai,China
Soil: Clayey sandy soil. Coteaux covered with light loam.
Climate: Humid climate influenced by Bohai Sea (Noth wind and East wind)
Altitude: 25m
Rows direction: North-South
Age of vines: 5 years old
Density: 5940 vines/ha
Yield: 32 hl/ha
Vine growing: Environmental care vine growing - Cordon de Royat pruning - Weed growing, every other row – Eastem leaf removal - Mechanical harvesting.
Winemaking: Total destemming - Pre-fermentation for 24 hours - Slow fermentation at a temperature of 27°C - Short and frequent pump overs - Long maceration, 16 days, in order to extract the best of the terroir ( color, flavors, aromatics...) - Malolactic fermentation.
Aging: Aged for 12 months in 50% American new oak barrels and 50% old barrels - Bottling takes place in the estate.
Flavour profile:
Beautiful red color, deep and very bright.
Intense and fruity aroma with notes of ripe black fruits (black cherry, blackc- urrant), prune and tinges of spices and vanilla.
Powerful mouth, round and well-balanced, with a fruit Finish on melted and silky tannins.
Food pairing: Perfectly suits red meats, cheese and any gastronomic dish.
Service: Best served at 16-18°C
Aging potential: Ought to be kept for 3 years.
Production: 15,000 bottles (750 ml)
