Torontel is an expressive white grape variety that has been in Chile since the 18th century. It is a natural hybrid of Moscatel and País.
Production
From a tiny, half hectare vineyard located in Alto Magdalena, Itata Valley. The vines are dry farmed on a 45 degree slope on the hills of the Coastal Range of Itata, 28km from the Pacific Ocean. Grapes were hand harvested and whole bunch pressed, the juice was slowly fermented in stainless steel tank where it spent 12 months. The wine was aged in bottle for 5 months before release.
CoPa Torontel, Rio Itata 2021 (6 bottles case)
Tasting notes
Pale golden colour. Expressive aromas of pear, apple, honey dew melol with light floral and herbal notes. A structured and elegant palate with flavours of pear and herbs with citrus notes, medium acidity that gives freshness and a long finish.
Food match
Thai green curry, goat’s cheese and walnut salad, and roast chicken dishes.
Info
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ABV
12%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
RIO ITATA, CHILE
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GRAPE
TORONTEL 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
RODRIGO CONCHA
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APPELLATION
ITATA
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
A new producer from Rio Itata, CoPa Wines is a tiny project solely focussing on old Itata's ancient vineyards, the oldest in Chile, from a clutch of small family growers brought together into the CoPa family of small ferments and tiny volumes.
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