Arcana Semillon 2021

Arcana Semillon wine comes from vineyards located in the Colchagua Valley, one of Chile's iconic wine regions. This valley benefits from the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean and the protection of the Andes Mountains, creating significant temperature variations that promote aromatic ripeness. The soils, predominantly alluvial and colluvial, offer efficient drainage that limits vine vigor. This combination of a Mediterranean climate and well-drained terroir results in concentrated and balanced grapes.

This wine reveals notes of white-fleshed fruit , ripe citrus , and stone fruit , supported by floral nuances of white blossoms and a light herbaceous character. Discreet touches of soft oak and a mineral dimension add complexity to the whole. The palate is precise, with well-integrated acidity , a full and harmonious texture, and a persistent finish that highlights the purity of the grape variety and the freshness of the terroir.

It was Hernán Cortés who ordered the cultivation of vines upon the conquest of Mexico in 1524. It gradually spread from Mexico southward, reaching Chile in 1555. During the first three centuries of colonization, only país, a characterless and very productive black grape variety, was cultivated in Chile. It was not until the mid-19th century that noble varieties were introduced: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, mainly. Twenty years later, winemaking was modernized under the impetus of wealthy landowners and French experts who had been forced out of work by phylloxera in Europe. Chile stretches 4,300 kilometers from north to south. It is sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, and the Patagonian plains and glaciers to the south. These natural barriers prevented phylloxera from entering the country. Although the country is only 160 kilometers wide, it enjoys ideal conditions for growing grape varieties from warm, intermediate, and cool regions, so much so that it is often described as a vineyard paradise. With nearly 300 estates producing bottled wines, Chile ranks between 6th and 8th in the world.