Sauvignon Blanc EQ Coastal 2022

The vineyard for this cuvée is located in the Valle Hermoso valley, near the Pacific coast, in the coastal regions of Chile . Situated on gentle slopes a few kilometers from the ocean, it benefits from a cool maritime climate and a granitic terroir with the presence of iron mica. Exposure to sea breezes and mild nights allows the vines to ripen slowly, resulting in a beautiful freshness and aromatic profile characteristic of this style. Viticulture is practiced using organic and biodynamic methods.

The estate carries out a careful hand-harvesting, followed by chilling the grapes before pressing to preserve maximum aromas. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks, and the wine is then aged on its lees for approximately four months, in barrels (one-third of the batch), stainless steel tanks (one-third), and concrete amphorae (one-third). Finally, the wine is clarified and stabilized before bottling.

This wine reveals notes of lime , pink grapefruit , Granny Smith apple, mango , fresh herbs , and hints of salt and iodine . On the palate, the texture is lively and precise , fluid, and beautifully balanced between fruit and marine flavors. The finish lingers, leaving an impression of iodine and minerality reminiscent of the coastal air.

It was Hernán Cortés who ordered, upon the conquest of Mexico, the cultivation of vines in 1524. It gradually extended from Mexico southwards to reach Chile in 1555. During the first 3 centuries of colonization, there was no Cultivated in Chile as país, a black grape variety without character and very productive. It was not until the middle of the 19th century that noble varieties were introduced: mainly cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Twenty years later, winemaking was modernized under the leadership of wealthy owners and French experts who were forced into unemployment by phylloxera in Europe. Chile stretches 4,300 kilometers from north to south. It is wedged between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, 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 has ideal conditions for growing warm, intermediate and cool grape varieties, so much so that it is often described as a paradise for growing grapes. With nearly 300 properties producing bottled wines, Chile fluctuates between 6th and 8th place in the world.