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ECHEVERRIA UNWOODED CHARDONNAY
Kevin's comments: A fresh and gentle aroma of fruits and flowers, delicate, fruity flavour with hints of pears and apples that linger on the finish.
VINA ECHEVERRIA UNWOODED CHARDONNAY
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. Exposures 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 UNOAKED CHARDONNAY
Grapes: 100% Estate grown Chardonnay 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 8°C. Pneumatically pressed. 24 to 48 hours of static sedimentation at 10°C. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 15°C. Constant temperature for 14 days. Static cold stabilisation at -5°C for 15 days. Stored in stainless steel tanks at 10°C until bottled.
Colour: Pale golden yellow.
Serve: Chilled as an aperitif or to accompany fish, white meats and pasta dishes.
Taste: This unoaked Chardonnay has a fresh and gentle aroma of fruits and flowers, and a delicate fruity flavour with hints of pears and apples that lingers elegantly on the finish.
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