Perla Negra

“Black Pearl” is a lot like its namesake: A jewel grown inthe Maule Valley, thanks to a delicate winemaking and the limited selection of only the best and oldest wines of our domaine.

Tasting Notes

Black Pearl shows an intense ruby red color. On the nose, it remembers fine spices, smoke and blackberries, as well as interesting hints of oak and vanilla, product of its aging in French barriques. In the mouth, it reveals balanced, with a mix of flavors resulting from the assembly of the different grapes, with an elegant, fine and long ending.

Variety

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Carménère, 20% Malbec and 10% Cabernet Franc. All varieties are estate grown on sandy clay loam, and irrigated twice to three times a year by melt waters from the Andes Range.

Harvest

Only hand-picked grapes, between April 27 and May 20, 2005.

Matching

Recommended to be served with a wide range of meats like ostrich, beef, lamb and pork. It is an excellent accompaniment to spicy dishes and aged cheeses.