EXPEDICIÓN - Cabernet Sauvignon
Maceration: 12-16 days with cold pre-fermentative maceration for four days at under 10 degrees Celsius (50 Fahrenheit).
Extraction: Traditional pumping-over.
Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Bayanus)
Temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius (77-82 Fahrenheit)
Aging: Wine conserved on its lees in stainless steel vats and aged in French oak for 6 months
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep, bright ruby red color with red highlights.
Nose: Intense nose of cassis cream, berries and hints of café and vanilla
In mouth: Elegant texture on the palate with sweet fruits, firm tannins and pleasant acidity.
Pairing recommendation: Baked chicken, roasted beef brisket
EXPEDICIÓN - Carmenere
Maceration: 12-16 days with cold pre-fermentative maceration for four days at less than 10 degrees Celsius (50 Fahrenheit).
Extraction: Traditional pumping-over.
Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Bayanus); temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius (77-82 Fahrenheit)
Aging: Wine conserved on its lees in stainless steel vats and aged in French oak for 6 months.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Intense ruby red with purple reflections
Nose: Very pleasant nose with hints of blackberries, chocolate and smokiness.
In mouth: Smooth and velvety with a very nice freshness, notes of dark fruits and a hint of pepper.
Pairing recommendation: Grilled baby back ribs.
EXPEDICIÓN - Merlot
Maceration: 12-14 days.
Extraction: Traditional pumping-over.
Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Bayanus)
Temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius (77-82 Fahrenheit)
Aging: Wine conserved on its lees in stainless steel vats and aged in French oak for 6 months.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright, deep red color.
Nose: Intense nose of plum, hazelnut and cacao.
In mouth: Medium bodied, with velvety evolution; chocolate aromas in finish.
Pairing recommendation: Stewed chicken.
EXPEDICIÓN - Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Cerevisiae). Fermentation managed by a reductive method with minimal aeration, protecting the wine from oxidation.
Temperature: 14-16 degrees Celsius (57-61 Fahrenheit)
Aging: Wine conserved on its lees in stainless steel vats for 2-3 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright, pale yellow with green highlights.
Nose: Intense nose of lemon, gooseberry and asparagus.
In mouth: Elegant and well-defined with fine acidity.
Pairing recommendation: Raw shellfish with green sauce.
EXPEDICIÓN - Rosé
Maceration: Short maceration period of 2-4 hours in the press. Extraction: Direct pressing, with pneumatic press. Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Cerevisiae) Temperature: 14°-16° Celsius (57°-61° Fahrenheit), reductive method. Aging: Wine conserved in stainless steel vats.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale, brilliant pink.
Nose: Elegant nose of raspberry and cherry with a hint of mint.
In mouth: Vigorous in the mouth with light acid on the palate; an interesting finish replete with red fruits.
Pairing recommendation: Aperitif, pastas.
EXPEDICIÓN - Chardonnay
Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Cerevisiae). Final fermentation with aeration.
Temperature: 16-18 degrees Celsius (61-64 Fahrenheit)
Aging: Batonnage during two months on fine lees.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Yellow color, slightly golden.
Nose: Intense nose of lemon and pineapple, with notes of mineral and vanilla.
In mouth: Smooth and creamy; a buttery finish of exotic fruit.
Pairing recommendation: Fettuccini with seafood sauce.