Albariño
The vintage
A winter with moderate rainfall gave way to a spring that initially saw normal temperatures, which gradually increased until reaching above-normal levels during February and March, turning the season into a very hot year, similar to 2019.
Location
The grapes come from the Peralillo estate, located at the end of the Colchagua Valley, 40 kilometers from the sea. Years of experimentation with different varieties of white grapes have allowed us to develop specific viticultural practices for the planting and cultivation of this variety, where the presence of a sea breeze from the Pacific Ocean generates a thermal oscillation between day and night of 20°C, contributing to maintaining the freshness and typical characteristics of this variety. The plots are located in the flat part of the vineyard, with soils of medium to high depth and finer texture.
Terroir
Soils of medium to high depth, with a loamy clay texture.
Winemaking
The grapes are destemmed, cooled, and deposited into the presses, where they macerate for 8 hours. After maceration, the must is drained, and pressing begins. Under constant monitoring, the cut-off the pressing is evaluated and decided based on tasting parameters and analysis. The must is protected from oxygen to preserve its characteristic aromas. After cold settling, which takes place between 4 and 7°C, the must is kept with its lees in a cold room for 2 weeks. It is fermented at low temperature (12-15°C) and stored in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting
The color is bright yellowish-green.
On the nose, there are prominent fruity aromas of white peach, apricot, and papaya, accompanied by soft floral notes of jasmine. As it opens up, other notes like honey and citrus hints appear.
On the palate, the aromas become more intense, the acidity is refreshing and well-balanced with a salty touch and good persistence.
Alcohol content
13,2
Grapes
Albariño
: 100 %