2024 Casa Silva Gran Terroir Single Estate "Angostura" Chardonnay

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Viticulture

Pre-selected sites within the Angostura vineyard, Colchagua Valley. The soil profile consists of fine sand over ancient alluvial substrates, the latter of which consists of small and medium-sized rocks and a great amount of decomposed rock. Medium-low depth, allowing for good drainage. Medium-low organic content. Temperate Mediterranean climate. Dry summers with moderate maximum temperatures and cold, discreetly rainy winter seasons. The average summer temperature fluctuates between 12 °C and 27 °C. The average annual rainfall is 700 mm.

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Vinification

Grapes are kept in a cold room at 3 °C for 24 hours, after which grape clusters are manually selected and whole berries are pressed. The juice is clarified by natural decantation for 24 hours at 15 °C, followed by a controlled fermentation at 15 °C for 14 - 20 days in stainless steel tanks. Post ferment the fermentation lees are worked in the tank (batonnage). 30% in 3rd fill French oak barrels, 70% stainless steel tanks, 3 months’ storage and 5 months of working fermentation lees, 1 - 2 months in bottle prior to market release.