Undurraga Sauvignon Blanc, 2022

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: The grapes were harvested in 500-kilo bins. They were crushed and placed in cold maceration for eight hours, before being pressed and left to ferment.

Fermentation: The process took place in stainless steel vats, for 18 to 22 days, at temperatures ranging between 15º and 17º C. in order to extract the maximum varietal aromas and flavors.

Tasting Notes

APPEARANCE: It has a pale colour with green tones.

NOSE: Prickly white fruit aromas leaning toward cactus and citrus.

PALATE: In the mouth, this is punchy and citric. Briny citrus flavors finish clean and steady.

Food Pairing

It is perfect to accompany salads, fish, seafood and cold meats.