2023 PATAGUA SELECTION

Nobel, discret in the nose, yet very aromatic on the palate. A proud white wine with a solid body and perfectly balanced acidity.

TERROIR / ORIGIN

Patagua, Valle de Colchagua / Chile

GRAPE VARIETY

70% Sémillon / 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Field blend

VITICULTURE

Planted in 1964, cordon method. 5000 plants / hectare, self rooted

HARVEST

75 hl/ha; strict grape selection in the vineyard. Manual harvest (14.03.2023)

Vinification

Fully destemmed, fermentation in temperature controlled steel tanks, adding 5% entire grapes. During vinification we stir the fine lees twice a week (batonage). Estate bottled.

ANALYSIS


vol. alcohol	13.1 %
total acidity	4.96 g/l
ph-value	3.54
residual sugar	1.84 g/l

TASTING NOTE

"These 55 year old vines produce an elegant/ fascinating wine. The nose promises power and hints of fresh herbs, citrus fruits, apricots and a touch of honey. These aromas find themselves again on the palate. We enjoy it especially with fish and poultry, as aperitif or simply solo".

Description

The grapes for our PATAGUA SELECCIÓN come from the vineyard of the same name in the heart of the Colchagua Valley. The self-rooted vines are over 50 years old and benefit from an optimal climate and mineral-rich soil. The Sémillon vines are interspersed with Sauvignon Blanc vines, known as "field blend". Today, this traditional planting is rarely found - our contribution to keep this wonderful tradition alive. Daniel Wiederkehr