The Botalcura Codorniz Sauvignon Blanc is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc variety from Maule Valley and has an alcoholic content of 13.0º a pH of 3.24, total acidity of 6.03 g/l and residual sugar of 4.66 g/l. The berries of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes variety grown at a mild cold temperature climate and were hand-picked during harvest. The vines from where the grapes for this wine come from are planted over alluvial origin soils, on stony, clayish and sandy river beds. During vinification the grapes from harvest were destemmed, soft crushed and carefully managed in order to protect them from oxidation. Winemaking was done at a controlled temperature of 25°C. Pressing was performing after the alcoholic fermentation at low temperature, its maceration lies according to taste.
Botalcura Codorniz Sauvignon Blanc
$4.900
Botalcura, 750 ml
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Viña Botalcura, Maule Valley
Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Oenologist: Philippe Debrus
Pairing: It’s the perfect company for seafood and fish, appetizers, cooked ham, salami or pâté. Serve within 2 years at 10-12°C (50-53°F).
Tasting notes:
Colour: Pale yellow with transparent highlights. With few but fast legs, it’s a bright and transparent wine.
Aromas: Contains a citric nose of grapefruit, pear and spicy notes (cilantro seeds and cardamom), with a vegetable touch of lime and bay leaf.
Palate: It has a live attack on the mouth, not aggressive with good acidity. The half palate is discrete and elegant. Half long finish with soft bitterness, which allows ending the tasting without getting tired.
