Appellation: Curicó Valley
Soil type: Loam/Clay
Alcohol: 13,5%
Total acidity: 5 g/L
Residual sugar: 2 g/L
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Climate: |
These vineyards are located slightly closer to the Pacific Ocean and therefore receive some coastal breezes that help keep temperatures in the summer time slightly cooler. Annual rainfall averages about 600 millimeters (23.6 inches) concentrated in the winter months. |
Soil: |
Deep soils composed of clay and loam |
Viniculture: |
Age of vines: 15 years
Training system: Vertical Shoot Position (VSP)
Density: 1,660 plants/hectare (670 plants/acre)
Yield: 12 tons/hectare (4.8 metric tons/acre)
Harvest method: Hand picked during the second half of March. |
Vinification: |
Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Bayanus); temperature 17-18 degrees Celsius (62-64 Fahrenheit), with aeration at the finish of fermentation.
Aging: Aged on its lees in stainless steel vats for 2-3 months before bottling. |
Tasting Notes: |
Appearance: Straw color with gold highlights.
Nose: Intense pear, pineapple and acacia flowers.
Mouth: Fresh attack, medium bodied, with outstanding notes of exotic fruit on the finish.
Pairing recommendation: Chicken, turkey. |
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