Caballo Loco N° 16
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenere
Origin
Caballo Loco No. 16—a blend of vintages spanning 1992 to 2011 and bottled in 2013—incorporates the 2011 harvest, a year characterized by a fine balance of fruit, structure, and acidity. It is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Carmenere sourced from Maipo, Maule, Curicó, and Colchagua (Central Valley Designation of Origin). It features an intense dark red color and 14.6% alcohol content. The wine was aged for 36 months in French oak barrels (25% new), with a total production of 36,000 bottles.
Vinification
Harvested and destemmed, fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts. Maceration time 21 days.