Product Information
This fresh, vibrant and fruity Blanc de Blancs reveals
delicate aromas of citrus blossom and white floral notes
over a creamy background.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
Country of origin
Chile
Storage
Fresh and Dry Conditions
Recycling information
Widely Recycled
Allergen Information
Contians Sulphites
Dietary Information
Contains Geletine. Not Suitable for Vegetarians
Brand
Undurraga
Brand details
Certified Sustainable Wine of Chile. Minimal intervention winemaking. 94% (Year 2020) of the rubbish produced within the winery is recycled (includes: General Rubbish, Cardboard, Plastic, Aluminum, Glass, Organics). A solar plant will be built in 2021 in order to cover 44% of the energy consumed by the winery.
Manufacturer
Viña Undurraga: Camino a Melipilla KM 34. Santa Ana, Talagante. Chile
Country of Packing
Chile
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History
Undurraga is one of Chile’s most prestigious wineries, consistently receiving high scores
from top wine critics. Founded in 1885, Undurraga owns 1,350 hectares of estate
vineyard in Chile’s premium wine producing areas such as Leyda, Cauquenes and
Itata and is certified by Sustainable Wines of Chile. Head winemaker Rafael Urrejola has
spent a great deal of time researching and understanding the diversity of Chile’s
vineyard sites; the result is the emblematic ‘Terroir Hunter’ range. Undurraga cultivates
their vineyards with respect for the environment and follow a philosophy of minimal
intervention in the cellar to showcase the terroir.
Agent
Hallgarten & Novum Wines
Grape variety
Chardonnay 80%, Riesling 13%, Sauvignon Blanc 7%
Current vintage
NV
Regional information
The vineyard is situated in the Valle de Leyda, to the west of the Coastal Mountain range, 14 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean. The cooling influence of the Pacific breezes and the summer morning coastal fog extend the grape's growing period. In the summer, the average temperatures rarely exceed 25°C and this ensures that the grapes ripen slowly, developing fresh and intense flavours and aromas and a lower potential alcohol content. The Chardonnay vines are planted in soils with a shallow clay surface profile and poor fertility, with a cracked clay sedimentary layer. The subsoil is decomposed granite rock and has a diverse mineral structure. The soil where the Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc vines are planted is very similar but it also has stone encrustations among the clay, which has excellent water retention properties to nourish the vines through the warm summer.
Tasting notes
This fresh, vibrant Blanc de Blancs is pale golden in colour with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose reveals delicate aromas of citrus blossom and white floral notes over a mineral background. Pleasantly creamy mouthfeel with notes of brioche through to an exceptionally long finish.
Alcohol by volume
12.5
Units
9.4
Producer
VIÑA UNDURRAGA
Serving suggestions
Ideal as an apéritif, or with seafood, ceviche, salads, sushi or spicy Asian food. Best served chilled at between 7-9 degrees celcius.
Winemaker
Carlos Concha
Taste category
Dry
Vinification details
The hand-harvested clusters were pneumatically pressed. Each variety was fermented separately in stainless steel tanks for two weeks at temperatures of 14 to 18°C to maximize the varietal aromas and flavours. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was matured over its fine lees for around four months. The wines were blended and the liqueur de tirage was added prior to the secondary fermentation, which took place using the Charmat method. After the second fermentation, the wine remained over its lees for 75 days. The liqueur d'expédition was added prior to bottling.
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