Echeverria Unwooded Chardonnay Reserva [750ml]

“Fresh and juicy, this delicate unoaked Chardonnay expresses aromas of pineapple, ripe melon and peach combined with citrus notes. The palate is silky and vibrant with a long and mouthwatering finish.”

Grape Variety:

Chardonnay proprietor’s single vineyard grapes, from ungrafted selected clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock.

Harvest :

 Hand-picked in 18 Kg. boxes and  carried to the winery immediately after cutting Carefully selected before processing.

Winemaking:

*Destemmed and chilled to 8°C. Direct pneumatic pressing.

* 24 to 48 hours of static sedimentation at 8 - 10°C prior to fermentation.

*30% blend undergoes cold maceration for 18 hours.

*Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 14 - 18°C for constant temperature for 25 days with selected yeasts.

*Partial malolactic fermentation.

*Blended with Viognier wine after fermentation.

*Stored in steel tanks during 6 weeks with continuous stirring of fine lees.

*Stored in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks through bottling.

Serving T°:

Serve between 10°C and 12°C

Cellaring Ability:

At least 5 years

Key Descriptors:

Fruity – Easy Drinking – Fresh – Expressive – Elegant – Full Body