Winemaker Notes
From vines planted in granitic soils and 12 miles from the Pacific ocean, unfiltered wine that balances the spicy and phenolic notes from Semillon, peach and aromatic notes from Moscatel, salinity and vivacity from Chasselas. All this framed on the minerality provided by the granite.
Blend: 34% Moscatel, 33% Chasselas, 33% Semillon
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Ribera del Notro Blanco combines Moscatel, Corinto (Chasselas) and Sémillon fermented separately with judicious skin contact. It leads with a hazy straw color and aromas of hops, citrus peels and overtones of dried herbs and flowers. The palate is sleek and straightforward, closing with a gently grippy finish.
With hundreds of white grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended white wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used in white wine blends, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a variety that creates a soft and full-bodied white wine blend, like Chardonnay, would do well combined with one that is more fragrant and naturally high in acidity. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.
A cool, rather wet region of southern Chile, Bio Bio is experiencing an increase in the development of quality wine production.