CH3045-22
Vina Echeverria
Echeverria Romi Orange Sauvignon Blanc
Central Valley , Chile
| Type: | General |
| Varietals: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region: | Central Valley , Curicó Valley |
| Vineyard Size: | 80 ha |
| Planted: | Ungrafted selected clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock. |
| Farming Methods: | Hand harvested |
| Soil: | loam soils |
| Climate: | Mediterranean with a long, dry summer season and intense sunlight. Marked DTR (Diurnal Temperature Range, or difference between day and night temperatures), key for assisting the development of flavors. Annual rainfall is 600mm average during winter, mostly between June and August. |
| Fermentation: | Destemmed and crushed. Maceration and fermentation in small open vats of 400 kilos. |
| Winemaker: | Roberto Echeverria jr. |
| Elevage: | Skin contact for 45 days. |
| ABV | 13.5% | Sizes | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Active in Chilean agriculture, grape growing and winemaking since 1740, the Echeverria family established their current vineyards and winery in 1923 in the outskirts of Molina, a town in the Curicó Valley. Here, they grow grapes from French pre-philloxera rootstocks, on their 80 ha of vineyards. Originally established to produce bulk wines, in 1990, the winery was converted to produce quality wines for export. In the following years, Echeverria was one of the few boutique wineries to emerge from Chile, and the first family winery from Chile to sell wine to Harrods in London. With a distinctive golden-amber color, this skin contact wine has honeyed aromas of rosehip and orange blossom. The palate its light bodied, with tangerine and orange flavors with a juicy texture.
