Pale straw color with a tinge of lemon; crisp, correct and refreshingly dry, with green apple, citrus and mineral in both flavor and aroma. Good intensity of flavor here and excellent acidity, and it pairs well on this occasion with sauteed chicken breast and onions, steamed broccoli and baked potatoes; another solid QPR (quality-price-ratio) value from Chile. Fruit sourced from the Quitralman Estate, vineyard planted in 1986; mineral soil with red clay. Vertical trellis, drip irrigation and integrated vineyard management including geese and INIA bands for pest control. Harvested April 10th, hand picked, with yields of 4 tons/acre. Vinification: 100% destemmed, stainless steel, cold maceration at 46ยบ F, no malolactic.
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