Appellation: Maule Valley
Soil type: Sandy loam
Alcohol: 13,5%
Total acidity: 6 g/L
Residual sugar: 2 g/L
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Climate: |
Cool temperate climate with a Mediterranean rainfall regime, moderately warm summers (influence of the Andes mountains) and very rainy winters. |
Soil: |
Shallow alluvial soils of sandy loam, brownish-gray, rocky; subsoil composed of boulders and rounded rocks in sandy matrix. |
Viniculture: |
Age of vines: 8 years
Vine management system: Trellis
Density: 3,330 plants/hectare (1,350 plants/acre)
Yield: 12 tons/hectare (4.9 metric tons/acre)
Harvest method: Hand picking, with double selection in vineyard, in the first week of March. |
Vinification: |
Fermentation: Starts with active dry yeast (Cerevisiae); temperature 14-16 degrees Celsius (57-61 Fahrenheit); fermentation managed by a reductive method with minimal aeration, protecting the wine from oxidation.
Aging: Batonnage with lees in stainless steel vats for two months. |
Tasting Notes: |
Appearance: Bright greenish yellow.
Nose: Intense nose of gooseberry, fresh hay, asparagus and apple
Mouth: Elegant with pleasant acidity and a long finish.
Pairing recommendation: Ceviche, Oysters, Sushi. |
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