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Viña los Nogales - Sauvignon Blanc - 2021
Viña los Nogales - Sauvignon Blanc - 2021 [Chile - Cachapoal Valley].
Discover the true taste of the Chilean Cachapoal valley.
Viña de los Nogales can be found in the warm & central part of Chile, with just an hour drive from the capital city (Santiago). The vineyards were planted in 1999 & can be found on a very unique location; where the Andes Mountains are joining the coastal mountains. The space between those mountains used to be a lagoon. Throughout the years, the lagoon disappeared & the space transformed into an excellent place for viniculture. Now, the 173 hectares of vines from Viña de Los Nogales are flaunting & giving this sandy and stoney area some character, just a few metres from the San Francesco river. Due to the hot summers, the grapes have a long ripening season, which allows the grapes to retain a good acid level for the fruit freshness of the wines.
The grapes of this tasteful Chilean Sauvignon Blanc are growing in a vineyard close to the Andes Mountains & just 10 kilometres from the foot of the Peter Volcano.
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc (100%). |
| Nature of Soils | Loamy clay, derived from the volcanic ash. |
| Surface of the vineyards | 9 Hectares (22 Acres). |
| Alcohol Percentage | 13.0% Vol. |
| Vinification & Maturing of the wine | After the harvest, the grapes were moved to the cellar & pressed. The juice decanted at 13 degrees for 24 till 36 hours, and then fermented in stainless steel tanks for 3 weeks at a temperature between 10 & 16 degrees. The wine aged on its lees for a short period, before blending the different tanks & finally lightly filtered prior to bottling. After that, the wine had for about 2 till 3 months contact with the fine lees. |
| Tasting Notes | In the nose, this Sauvignon Blanc stands out for its citrus notes, such as grapefruit & lime. On the side line, there are some hints of passion fruit, currant, melon & herbaceous. On the palate, the wine is fresh, with fruit flavours & a long, refreshing finish. |
| Recommendations | We recommend to serve this Sauvignon Blanc at a temperature between 8 & 10 degrees Celsius. |