2019 Special Selection
Vineyard
- Valley: Curico Valley
- Soil: Alluvial in origin. Clay loam with the presence of stones at 80cm. Fertile soils allow the vines to express all their vegetative and fruit potential.
- Altitude: 243m above sea level.
- Climatic conditions: 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: 600mm average during Winter, mostly between June and August.
Vintage & Harvest
Blend: 100% Moscatel de Alejandria grapes from ungrafted selected clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock
Harvest:
- March 23rd, 2019.
- 100% hand-picked in 18 kg. boxes and carried to the winery immediately after cutting
- Carefully selected before processing.
Winemaking
Vinification:
- Fermented in stainless steel vats for 25 days at 13 to18ºC controlled temperature, with selected yeasts.
- The fermentation is stopped to achieve lower alcohol level and residual sugar content.
- The wine undergoes a second fermentation in low pressure closed tanks to create the fine and delicate bubbles (frizzante character).
Roberto Echeverría Jr has been the Chief Winemaker at Viña Echeverría since 2001. Inspired by his French heritage, Roberto’s signature style produces wines with a combination of Old World elegance and New World energy. More European viticultural techniques include timely harvesting to avoid over ripeness and therefore good balance and control of alcohol levels. Focus is on French varietals, barrels and yeasts, as well as longer fermentation and aging in barrels and diverse blending.
Tasting Notes
“This uplifting and lightly sparkling wine is made from 100% Moscato grapes, renowned for their highly aromatic qualities. A perfumed nose of nectarines and orange blossom lead to a soft fruity explosion in the mouth. Highly versatile, this refreshing wine is delightful aperitif but also an excellent accompaniment to slightly sweet of spicy dishes. Also pairs deliciously with fruit based desserts”
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