Undurraga Gewürztraminer, 2020

Founded in 1885 by Don Francisco Undurraga, Undurraga has become one of the most emblematic and important vineyards in Chile. With a great vision of the future, the family settled in Talagante, 34 km from Santiago, in the heart of the Central Valley, where the weather conditions were perfect for the development of the vines that they had brought from France and Germany.

Francisco Undurraga, the founder of this company, began planting the first Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir in the vineyards here, after they were imported from France. The vines of Riesling and Gewurztraminer were imported from Germany. It was around 1883, that he started planning the Undurraga winery. The wood for the oak barrels in which the wines were fermented, was imported from Bosnia.

Currently, there are close to 1350 hectares of vineyards under the control of Undurraga. These are spread across the premium wine-producing areas of Chile such as Maipo Valley, Colchagua Valley, Almahue Valley, Leyda Valley and Maule Valley. The soil and terroir qualities in each of these valleys are completely diverse from one another.

Vinification

Reception: Once the grapes were harvested, 50% was subjected to direct pressing, that is, the whole cluster placed directly into the press. The remaining 50% was gently crushed and placed in cold maceration for six hours at 40°C.

Fermentation: The process took place in stainless steel vats, at temperatures ranging between 16°and 18°C. for a period of 18 to 22 days. It was later kept over its fine sediment (yeast and fermented solids) for 45 days.

Tasting Notes

APPEARANCE: Pale yellow.

NOSE: Gewürztraminer is an aromatic wine with a distinctive aroma of lychees. It has an elegantly perfumed aroma.

PALATE: It is fresh and very floral on the palate.

Food Pairing

It is recommended as an aperitif although it can also be accompanied with fish, seafood and oriental dishes.