Sémillon 2021

Sémillon de Fuerza Natural originates from the ancient vineyards of Chile's Itata and Maule valleys. Planted on infertile granite soils, these century-old plots benefit from a temperate climate influenced by the Pacific sea breeze, promoting slow and precise ripening. Cultivated according to ancestral methods, this terroir preserves a singular expression, where the deep minerality and natural freshness fully reflect this sense of place dear to the estate's philosophy.

The winemaking process is distinguished by its minimalist and respectful approach: the harvest is carried out manually, early in the year to capture the liveliness of the fruit. Fermentation, completely spontaneous, takes place in neutral containers such as century-old tinajas (local clay amphorae). Aging continues in these amphorae for 8 months. This artisanal method guarantees the purity and authenticity of the terroir.

This wine reveals notes of ripe lemon , fresh herbs , chamomile , green apple, William pear and hints of flint . The palate is lively and elegant, marked by a nervous acidity which balances the fruity freshness. Its airy profile makes it a fine, straight and mineral wine, faithful to its terroir.

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.