Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc 2017
The Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc from Matetic is made with three different clones of Sauvignon Blanc planted in different blocks of their coastal-climate vineyards located in the San Antonio Valley. All the grapes in each block were harvested by hand. After sorting, some of the grapes were destemmed and underwent a cold soak for 6 to 8 hours, others were pressed as whole bunches, looking for a wine with great aromatic intensity, mouthfeel and freshness. Fermentation was held at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks of different sizes for 30 days, afterwards, the fine lees were stirred periodically for 3 months to increase the aromatic complexity and mouthfeel.
The Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc is pale bright yellow in colour with green hues. The nose offers herbal and citric aromas such as grapefruit alongside tropical fruits such as mango and papaya. In the mouth it offers a fresh and juicy acidity, great volume with an elegant and balanced long finish.
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The Producer Matetic Vineyards | San Antonio, Chile
The Matetic family has a history of settling in new territory and making a success of agriculture. In 1892, the current members’ ancestors made the long journey by sea from the Croatian coast to Punta Arenas on the southern tip...
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The Region Aconcagua | Chile
Located 40 miles north of Santiago (Chile's capital city), Aconcagua is one of the country's five principal wine regions and is composed of four minor wine districts; Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua Valley and San Antonio Valley. The Casablanca Valley takes...
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The Primary Grape Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a major white grape variety that is planted widely in Bordeaux, the Loire Valley and the New World, particularly New Zealand. If planted in cool regions on poor soils it has the classic green herbaceous flavours often reminiscent of gooseberries, green peppers,...