Winemaker Notes
This Sauvignon Blanc produced in the Casablanca Valley of Chile is 100% made from organic grapes. A vibrant, crisp, fresh wine. On the nose vibrant and aromatic with citrus aromas of lime and tangerine blended with subtle floral notes. Smooth and fresh this wine has a great mouthfeel and a long finish. Ideal with oysters, white fish, and salads. Serve very chilled.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2020 Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc offers excellent purity of this grape variety. TASTING NOTES: This wine is bright with aromas and flavors of dried herbs, rustic spices, and a hint of candied notes. Try it with grilled halibut with cracked black peppercorns. (Tasted: May 16, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
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.