With a strong and expressive character, this Pacifico Sur Reserva Sauvignon Blanc demonstrates the potency of the San Antonio Valley, leading with its herbaceous, salty and citric notes, such as Key Lime and a touch of minerality. The flavor is fruity and the texture is creamy, the acidity crisp with a fruity finish. It is a full-bodied wine, balanced, with a large personality and exquisite elegance. Potential cellaring: 3 years. Accompaniments: Ideal to accompany with goat cheese, shellfish, oysters, and white fish.

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: San Antonio Valley
Winemaker: Carolina França
Winemaker Consultant: Juan Carlos Faúndez
Bottled: At The Estate

Vineyards
This Sauvignon Blanc comes from a vineyard located in the Coastal Mountain Range, with an altitude of 22 meters above sea level. The vines are 8 years old and are planted on trellises in soil composed of loam, sand and clay with granite rocks. The yields are controlled, and the production is approximately 10-12 tons per hectare.

Climate
The vineyard is situated on the edge of the Coastal Mountain Range, in the area of San Antonio, 12 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean. In this area, there are pronounced differences in temperature between day and night. The average low temperature is 6°C (43°F) and the average maximum borders 23°C (72°F). The valley has a Mediterranean-style climate, with rain concentrated principally in the winter, with annual rainfall averaging 350mm. The summer, in comparison, is dry and warm. Most days there is fog in the morning and moderate winds in the afternoon, due to the proximity of the ocean. As such, the ripening of the grapes at a lower temperature allows them to develop more acidity, a crucial factor for quality white wines.

Vinification
Our grapes are harvested by hand in April when they have reached optimal maturity, and are transported in boxes of 10-12 kilograms in refrigerated trucks so the clusters are not crush, the risk of oxidation is diminished, and the organoleptic quality of the grapes is preserved. The grapes then undergo maceration at low temperatures for twelve hours. Subsequently, the juice is separated from its skins and slightly filtered to obtain a clean fermentation. Next, the must is fermented in tanks of stainless steel for 20-30 days, with selected yeasts at temperatures between 12° and 13°C (53° to 55°F). The aging is continued, with the lees, in steel tanks for an additional two to three months to reinforce the structures and aromas. Finally, the wine is bottled and launched on the distinct markets.

Notes from the winemaker
With a strong and expressive character, this Pacifico Sur Reserva Sauvignon Blanc demonstrates the potency of the San Antonio Valley, leading with its herbaceous, salty and citric notes, such as key time and a touch of minerality. The flavor is fruity and the texture is creamy, the acidity crisp with a fruity finish. It is a full-bodied wine, balanced, with a large personality and exquisite elegance. Potential cellaring: 3 years. Accompaniments: Ideal to accompany with goat cheese, shellfish, oysters, and white fish.