Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc

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Wine Description

The 2013 season was characterized by low temperatures and a lack of rainfall during the grape ripening period. As a result, the grapes were harvested later than normal in order to ensure the good aromatic potential, and were exceptionally healthy.

The Sauvignon Blanc harvest began in mid-April and the grapes were very high in quality with rich aromatics and excellent sugar and phenol levels. The wines for this vintage are vibrant, with fresh flavors and outstanding complexity.

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Acclaim
“Transcending a challenging vintage, this Sauvignon stands out for its tension and grip. The herbal flavors gain prominence as the wine takes on air. Refreshing.”
— Patricio Tapia, Feb 2014
“Sweet peach, lemon verbena and asparagus greet the nose. Made in a fairly tart and lean style, this kicks off with a bright jab of acid that is quickly covered by the core of moderately rich and round fruit. Not particularly complex, this reveals subtle green citrus, grapefruit, and under-ripe melon flavors on the palate that lead to a pithy, refreshing, and modest finish.”
— Gregory Dal Piaz, Apr 2014
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Tapihue
Soil composition
Granitic with red clay, sandy loam and black clay
Training method
VSP Trellis system; bilateral coron training
Elevation:
900 - 1300 feet
Vines/acre:
1080-1687
Yield/acre:
5 tons tons
Exposure:
North-South
Year vineyard planted:
2000
Harvest time:
February
First vintage of this wine:
2005
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Malolactic fermentation:
No
Type of aging container:
Stainless Steel
Size of aging container:
30,000L
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months on the lees
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
6.5 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Residual sugar:
2 g/L