
Chardonnay
2023 Valle Dorado
Vineyard
Valley: Central Valley (Entre Cordilleras Areas)
From a selection of different valleys in the Central region, including Curico, Maule and Colchagua.
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 flavours.
Vintage & Harvest
Blend: Chardonnay single vineyard grapes, from ungrafted selected clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock. 5% Moscatel
Harvest:
- March 06th, 2023
- 100% hand-picked in 18 kg boxes and carried to the winery immediately after cutting
- Carefully selected before processing
Winemaking
Vinification:
- Destemmed and chilled to 8ºC
- Direct pneumatic pressing
- 24 to 36 hours of static sedimentation at 8ºC prior to fermentation
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 13-17ºC constant temperature for 25 days
- Stored in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks through bottling
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
Aromas of tropical fruits like pineapples are enriched with notes of honey, peaches and apricots. Fresh and tasty, the palate is clean, fresh and nicely balanced.
Food Pairings
Perfect with light and delicate food such as raw and lightly cooked shellfish like crab and prawns, steamed or grilled fish, fish pâtés, fish, chicken or vegetable terrines and pasta or risotto with spring vegetables. Sushi or sashimi also pair well.