Production
After the harvest, the grapes were destemmed and crushed to a pneumatic press. The resulting juices were then left to cold settle for a night and the following day racked clean to stainless steel tanks, inoculated with selected yeasts and fermented at temperatures between 15ºC and 18ºC . After that, 10% of the young wine was transferred to third use French oak barrels. Only 5% of the blend went through malolactic fermentation, carried out with a co-inoculation with lactic bacteria. The rest was left on its lees before the final blending. After clarification, cold-stabilization and fining, the first bottling was carried out in June 14th, 2021. Total production was 5,500 cases.
Casas del Bosque Reserva Chardonnay 2022 (6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
Aromas of lemon and green plums, with a hint of toasted bread. Mineral notes dominate and reverberate on the back of the nose. Acidity holds a linear profile on the palate and sustains the volume of the wine.
Half of the grape juice is fermented in used French barrels where they are aged for 9 months before blending. On the nose aromas of almond, ripe pear and green apple dominate. In the mouth, a citrus backbone is fleshed-out by ample mineral notes finishing with a very subtle smoky/woody note. A bright, zesty acidity imparts excellent structure and length.Food match
Ideally served at 6–8ºC/ 43-46ºF with shellfish, crustaceans (crab is a favourite in Chile) and poultry. Herbs and spices like sage, tarragon and nutmeg. Grilled courgette, mushrooms and creamy cheeses like vacherin, époisses or burrata.
Info
GRAPE VARIETY
Chardonnay
VINTAGE
2020
COUNTRY
Chile
REGION
Casablanca Valley
ABV
13.1%
TOTAL ACIDITY
7.9g/l%
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.36g/l%
PRODUCTION METHODS
Vegan, Vegetarian
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