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ECHEVERRIA SAUVIGNON BLANC
Kevin's comments: Bright, lively and fresh with a long and lasting flavour with hints of ripe green melons and grass.
VINA ECHEVERRIA SAUVIGNON BLANC
Vina Echeverria is a long established Chilean family owned and managed Estate, producing high quality wines. Their 75 hectares of vineyards, in one single block, and their state-of-art winery are located on the outskirts of the town of Molina in the Curicó Valley, 200Km south of Santiago.
Vina Echeverria only make wine from their estate grown grapes, all of which originate from ungrafted select clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock of Cabernet Sauvignon (48%), Sauvignon Blanc (30%), Chardonnay (20%) and Merlot (2%). High priority is given to care in the vineyards and canopy management to control vegetative growth. Exposure to sunlight and air movement on the leaves are maximised, leading to almost organic viticulture with the minimum use of agrochemical products.
All members of the Echeverria family are involved at the winery making an unbeatable team, bonded together by the strongest forces of all: deep family roots, a shared passion for winemaking, an uncompromising search of excellence and a total commitment to their customers' satisfaction.
ECHEVERRIA SAUVIGNON BLANC
Grapes: 100% Estate grown Sauvignon Blanc from pre-phylloxera French rootstock.
Harvest: Hand harvested in March.
Age of Vines: 17 years old
Soil: Loam & clay with well drained gravely subsoil.
Vinification: Destemmed and chilled to 8C. 2 to 4 hours skin contact maceration at 8C. Pneumatic pressing and 24 to 48 hours static sedimentation at 10C. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a constant temperature of 15C for 14 days. Stored in stainless steel tanks at 10C until bottled.
Colour: Pale yellow with green tinges.
Serve: Chilled as an aperitif or with fish and pasta dishes.
Taste: Bright, lively and fresh with a long and lasting aroma of ripe green melons and grass.
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