Casa Silva Reserva Cuvee Colchagua Sauvignon Blanc
Composition:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Origin:
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Vineyard / Estate / Viticulture:
– Soil Type:
– Special Vintage Info: 20% of grapes from Lolol region and 80% from the Paredones region
Vinification / Winemaking:
– How grapes were handled: 100% hand picked
– Fermentation / Yeast Type / Vessel: Grapes cooled down below 2°C upon arrival at the winery for 24 hours. Hand sorting of bunches before press to select only the best. Natural decanting for 24 hours at 15°C. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 15 days at 13°C-15°C. Lees work in the tank.
– Fermentation Management:
– Reasons for this choice:
– Ageing – barrels / size / time: 100% in stainless steel tanks
Pale yellow with green hues. On the nose, fresh and powerful, with notes of gooseberry. On the palate, citric, with excellent acidity and notes of bananas. Long, agreeable finish.