Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, fruit tarts, foie gras
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the cool-climate zones of Chile's Aconcagua region, particularly the Casablanca Valley pioneered by founder Pablo Morandé, this Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc is a testament to the estate's innovative spirit. The grapes are left on the vine to undergo a natural concentration process, often influenced by the morning coastal fogs that roll in from the Pacific Ocean, encouraging noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). This slow ripening preserves the grape's naturally high acidity while developing luscious sugars. Fermented and partially aged in French oak barrels, the resulting wine beautifully balances rich, honeyed tropical fruit notes with a bright, clean spine of acidity, showcasing a golden hue and a complex, lingering finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1996 by visionary winemaker Pablo Morandé—widely recognized for pioneering cool-climate viticulture in the Casablanca Valley—Viña Morandé stands among Chile's most inventive and respected wine producers. Operating across premier terroirs spanning the Casablanca, Maipo, Cachapoal, and Maule valleys, the estate blends traditional craftsmanship with relentless innovation, utilizing unconventional aging vessels such as concrete eggs, ceramic amphorae, and large French oak foudres. The winery produces a comprehensive spectrum of red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, highlighted by the benchmark Gran Reserva series, terroir-driven Terrarum range, and the flagship Bordeaux-style blend, House of Morandé. Guided by a philosophy of authentic terroir expression and stylistic daring, Morandé consistently showcases the dynamic potential and regional diversity of contemporary Chilean viticulture.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12% - 13%