Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Description
The cooler coastal vineyards of Casablanca are perfectly suited for Sauvignon Blanc. Maritime breezes keep temperatures cool, while the daytime sun encourages a lengthy growing season. This creates a versatile, food-friendly wine with bright, tropical, and citrus flavors.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Casablanca
Vineyard name
Tapihue Vineyard
Vineyard size
1,060-1,680 acres
Soil composition
Granitic with red clay and sandy loam.
Training method
VSP Trellis system; bilateral Cordon training
Elevation:
900- 1300 feet
Vines/acre:
1060-1680
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
30
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
30,000L
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.25
Acidity:
6.2 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Residual sugar:
3.8 g/L
Wine Production
Root:1 has developed and implemented five pillars of sustainability: Clean Energy, Water Conservation, Waste Management, Minimal Intervention, and Community Connection, which guide its farming and winemaking practices.
- Clean Energy – Root:1 uses solar power for energy, and the large-scale underground gravity cellar generates an even temperature throughout the year without air conditioning or heating.
- Water Conservation – The absolute minimum water necessary is used, and 100% of the process water from the winery is reused for irrigation.
- Minimal Intervention – Root:1 only uses interventions when necessary to protect the vine. Trichoderma, a natural fungus, is used instead of chemicals to control fungi, and products made from tea and citrus extract control botrytis.
- Waste Management – They reuse 85% of their inorganic materials and 100% of their vineyard waste as fertilizer.
- Community Connection – 100% of Root:1’s production team comes from local communities in central Chile, and they support different projects with the community, including the reconstruction of the “Los Pecesitos” school after the 2010 earthquake.
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