Sauvignon Blanc

SAUVIGNON BLANC

DENOMINATION OF ORIGIN: Ucúquer Vineyard, D.O. Litueche, Colchagua Valley.,

AGING:

6 months in stainless steel tanks.

VINEYARD:

The Ucúquer Vineyard is located on the southern bankof the Rapel River on a ravine near to the river mouth at an altitude of 170 metres above sea level. Situated at just 15 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean, it receives a strong maritime influence. The Sauvignon Blanc vines are clones 1 (45%), 530 (35%) and 159 (20%) and are vsp-trained.

SOIL:

The soils are granitic with a high red clay and quartz content, poor in organic material and have good drainage.

WEATHER:

Semi-arid coastal, moderated by the Rapel River and the Pacific Ocean.

Food Pairing

Spicy Asian cuisine, sushi, ceviche and oysters.

Winemarker Marcio Ramírez

The man behind Carmenere

Marcio Ramírez