Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Description
Cool weather in the beginning of the season resulted in natural fruit concentration on the vine and encouraged a long, slow maturation. Toward the end of the season, temperatures rose steadily to more fully develop aromas of melon, pear and citrus.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Casablanca Valley, Chile
Soil composition
Granitic with red clay, sandy loam and black clay
Training method
VSP Trellis system; bilateral coron training
Elevation:
900 to 1300 feet
Vines/acre:
1080-1687
Exposure:
Northern / Southern
Year vineyard planted:
2000
Harvest time:
February
First vintage of this wine:
2005
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
6.8 g/L
Alcohol:
13.1 %