CHARDONNAY RESERVA - BODEGA VILLARD

Product detailed description

Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It has a uniqueclimate with cool sea breezes that prolong the ripening period of the grapes. The result is a perfect balance of sugars and acidity. The Casablanca Valley area is recognised as a premium quality Chilean wine region with a cool climate.

Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Harvest: By hand

Casablanca Valley

Vinification: The grapes were crushed and pressed, then fermented for 20 days in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (between 13ºC and 16ºC). Part of the must was used to start fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and 2 days later it was transferred to French oak barrels where fermentation lasted 23 days. 20% of the wine was kept for 7 months in barrels with regular batonnage. The other 80% was kept in stainless steel tanks. 3% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. Before bottling, the wines were consolidated & stored in stainless steel tanks.

Aroma: Complex bouquet & structure based on a combination of fruit, barrel fermentation & aging in French oak barrels. The wine displays aromas and flavours of soft tropical fruits and vanilla.

Taste: Full-bodied, mouth-filling wine with a long finish. Excellent drinkability; with closer ageing the wine develops and achieves complexity.

Alcohol: 13.0%