Varietals |
Sauvignon blanc, with a potentially small percentage of Semillon |
Tasting Notes |
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Alcohol |
+-13.0% Vol |
Appearance |
Bright, clear, live green straw |
Aroma |
Dried apricot, subtle oak and minerality |
Palate |
Rich and textured, layered structure, complex |
Vineyard |
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Altitude |
287-338m |
Soil |
Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil |
Yield |
8 tons per hectare (55hl/ha) |
Vinification |
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Maceration |
No skin contact |
Fermentation temp |
16-18ºC |
Malolactic fermentation |
none |
Maturation |
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Maturation |
Fermented in 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill 500ltr French oak barrels on secondary lees; barrels rolled monthly |
In bottle pre-release |
12 months |
Ageing potential |
5 years and longer |