Sauvignon Blanc
The vintage
A rainy and cold winter gave way to a spring with typical conditions. The start of summer was rather warm, leading to a very rapid development of short-cycle grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. After a few heatwaves, the summer began with below-average temperatures. The season ended with a moderate, average autumn. A year we expected to be hot, but which ultimately turned out to be rather balanced.
Location
Stretching from the Coastal range to the foothills of the Andes mountains, Colchagua’s Mediterranean climate and privileged terroirs have made it a place of choice to produce quality wines in Chile. Los Vascos estate lies at the foothills of the coastal range, 200km South West of Santiago, in the cooler part of Colchagua where the vines benefit from the natural cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean.
Terroir
Los Vascos is made up of a large diversity of soils. The heart of the estate, in the valley floor, consists of sand and clay alluvions left by the erosion of neighbouring granitic hills, as well as Tosca, a very hard soil made from volcanic ashes that have been transported by rivers into the plains and compacted over time. Grapes are mainly sourced from the coolest parts of the vineyard in Colchagua Valley.
Winemaking
Grapes are harvested before daylight when temperatures are at their lowest. After a few hours of cold maceration, they are pressed and fermented at low temperature in stainless steel tanks to preserve their aromatic potential. The wine is partly aged on lees in order to obtain a good balance between roundness and freshness.
Grapes
Tasting
Pale robe with greenish highlights.
The nose reveals aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, boxwood, and white fruit.
On the palate, a lovely tension gives the wine a refreshing and well-balanced character.
The finish is expressive and complex, yet without exuberance.
A wine that will reveal itself over time.
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