Winemaker Notes
Pale yellow with green hues. The nose is expressive and complex; there are notes of white peach and citric fruit such as tangerine and lime. An outstanding floral component in the shape of notes of chamomile flower. The bouquet is complemented by sweeter notes from wood ageing such as spice and vanilla, which playfully hides behind the varietal expression. On palate the wine shows equilibrium, balancing acidity, volume and structure. The flavors are coherent with the aromas. A medium persistency and a medium-high acidity are typical traits from Las Dichas, the coldest side of Casablanca Valley.
Pairs wonderfully with “quatre-formaggi” pasta, as well as light vegetable pizzas. Strongly recommended with grilled octopus or greasy fishes, such as salmon on shellfish sauce. Great aperitif wine.
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Vinous
The 2022 Chardonnay Reserva from Casablanca was aged for 8 months on lees, 5% in used barrels. Yellow in color. The aromas feature pineapple, Granny Smith apple and creamed corn with a marzipan twist. Broad with delicate freshness; the finish is smooth and fruity.
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
A region that has become synonymous with some of the best whites of Chile, the Casablanca Valley is full of dozens of bodegas who either grow fruit here or come from outside to source from local growers for their own white wine programs. The valley runs from east to west, which means that its westernmost vineyards receive the most cooling influence from the reliable afternoon sea breezes. The soils also tend to be heavier in clay in the west, whereas the eastern end of the valley is warmer and its soils are predominantly granitic. Sauvignon blanc thrives here, Chardonnay does well and Pinot noir is not uncommon.