The Marsanne and Rousanne come from our vineyard situated in the Coastal Mountain Range, located at the coordinates 71° 28’ 14” W and 33° 41’ 20” S, with an altitude of 200 meters above sea level. The vineyard is planted in espalderas, and is 8 years old. The wines from this coastal zone (San Antonio) achieve excellent results due to the cool climate and well-developed soils, with a clay-sandy loam character, with granite stones and calcareous deposits. Harvested by hand, the grapes are transported in bins of 10-13 kilograms, inside refrigerated trucks so that the clusters are not crushed, and the rick of oxidation is diminished, therefore preserving the organoleptic qualities of the grapes. The composition of this wine bottled at the estate and with appellation San Antonio Valley is of the following varieties: 50% Marzanne – 45% Roussane – 5% Viognier. The winemaker was Pablo Barros and the winemaker consultant was Álvaro Espinoza.
Apaltagua Colección Blanc
Apaltagua, Colección, 750 ml
Variety: Assemblage Blanc
Viña Apaltagua, San Antonio Valley
Composition: 50% Marzanne, 45% Roussane, 5% Viognier.
Vintage: 2010
Oenologist: Pablo Barros – Álvaro Espinoza
Pairing: This is a brilliant wine with the backbone to be pair with beef with bacon, tartar of beef, it will shine with slow-cooked short ribs, small game and spit-roasted lamb. Serve at 16°C (59°F).
Tasting notes:
Colour: Of a pale yellow colour, with green tones, the Colección Blanc is also rather opaque, being an unfiltered wine.
Aromas: In the nose it is intense, with floral notes, and fruits such as apricots and golden berries.
Palate: In the mouth it is fresh and mineral, with good volume and creaminess, with a persistent finish.
Reference value – Case of 9 litres – equivalent to 12 bottles of 750 cc.
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