35° SOUTH RESERVA CHARDONNAY 2008
Our Chardonnay is made with grapes steming from the Cachapoal and Bío-Bío valleys, aiming to create a wine which expresses the tropical aromas of Cachapoal, along the fresh and mineral notes from Bío-Bío. Part of this blend is fermented in French oak, what contributes with aromatic complexity and structure to the wine. Another 20% of this wine undergoes a malolactic fermentation, in order to deliver a creamy sensation to the palate. A final rest on its light lees concludes to integrate all aromas.
Origin:
Cachapoal and Bío-Bío Valleys.
Variety:
100% Chardonnay. Yield by Hectare: 9 ton/ha
Harvest:
hand-picked.
Vinification:
The grapes were pressed directly and in whole-bunches. No sulphide was add at any time, in order to obtain soft and complex wines. 50% of the fermentation took place in steel tanks, and the remaining 50% in French oak barrels. After the alcoholic fermentation, about 20% of the wine underwent a malolactic fermentation.
Barrel Aging:
50% in French oak barrels for 6 months. The rest of
the blend rested in stainless steel tanks.
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes:
A very fruity wine in the nose, with tropical fruit aromas, such as banana and pineapple, along with light sweet notes from its aging in wood, which add complexity to the wine. A very soft and concentrate wine on the palate, with a good acidity delivering freshness and persistence.
Food Pairing: White meats, such as chicken and pork, but also all kinds of salads, salmon and other fishes and shellfish. Suggested Serving Temperature: 10°C to 12°C.
Cellaring Potential:
Ready to enjoy now, or keep up to two years.
