Technical Analysis
Sumpai are mythological Mapuche beings, half human and half fish, that resemble mermaids and mermen. According to the legends, their mission is to care for rivers, lakes and oceans. Sumpai is Kalfu's single vineyard range.
Tasting note
Deep violet red, with great character and personality, this wine reveals herbal notes, such as pennyroyal, lavender and thyme, complemented by soft aromas of violets and wild Chilean maqui and murtilla berries. Medium volume in the mouth, with crisp acidity and great freshness. The round, firm tannins underpin a gentle, elegant background of French oak in which spices intermingle with herbs.
Vintage conditions
Year of high temperatures during January which accelerated the maturity of the grapes. Across February and March, the temperatures remained medium to high, having an early harvest compared to a normal year by around 10 to 12 days. However, the acidity levels remained high producing fresh and aromatic wines.
Vinification details
The grapes were hand harvested in the early morning. Prior to fermentation, the must underwent a cold maceration for a period of 7 days. Once the alcoholic fermentation was underway, gentle extraction took place. The wine was then aged in Burgundian French oak barrels for 12 months; 15% new, 25% second use and the remaining 60% were third or fourth use.
AWARDS
Tim Atkin MW: 92 pts
Technical Analysis
Sumpai are mythological Mapuche beings, half human and half fish, that resemble mermaids and mermen. According to the legends, their mission is to care for rivers, lakes and oceans. Sumpai is Kalfu's single vineyard range.
Tasting note
A deep violet red, medium volume in the mouth with crisp acidity and great freshness. The round, firm tannins underpin a gentle, elegant background of French oak in which spices intermingle with herbs.
Vintage conditions
The 2017 vintage was characterised as a medium-warm year in the Leyda Valley. These temperatures resulted in an early harvest between 14th and 30th March.
Vinification details
The grapes were hand harvested in the early morning. Prior to fermentation, the must underwent a cold maceration for a period of 7 days. Once the alcoholic fermentation was underway, gentle extraction took place. The wine was then aged in Burgundian French oak barrels for 12 months; 15% new, 25% second use and the remaining 60% were third or fourth use.
AWARDS
Tim Atkin MW: 95 pts
James Suckling: 92 pts
Wine Advocate: 92 pts
Technical Analysis
Sumpai are mythological Mapuche beings, half human and half fish, that resemble mermaids and mermen. According to the legends, their mission is to care for rivers, lakes and oceans. Sumpai is Kalfu's single vineyard range.
Tasting note
A deep violet red, medium volume in the mouth with crisp acidity and great freshness. The round, firm tannins underpin a gentle, elegant background of French oak in which spices intermingle with herbs.
Vintage conditions
The 2016 season in the Leyda Valley was characterized by moderate to low temperatures resulting in a slow and steady ripening period.
Vinification details
The grapes were 100% hand-harvested. Prior to fermentation, the must underwent a cold maceration for a period of 7 days. Once the alcoholic fermentation was underway, gentle extraction took place. The wine was then aged in Burgundian French oak barrels for 12 months; 15% new, 25% second use and the remaining 60% were third or fourth use.