Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit profile.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters, artisanal goat cheese, grilled sea bass with lemon
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Viña Morandé’s Sauvignon Blanc is deeply rooted in the revolutionary vision of founder Pablo Morandé, who in the 1980s famously pioneered cool-climate viticulture in the Casablanca Valley, a key zone within the greater Aconcagua region. Influenced by the cold Humboldt Current of the Pacific Ocean, the vineyards experience morning fogs and cooling breezes that slow grape ripening. This unique microclimate allows the Sauvignon Blanc grapes to develop intense aromatic profiles of citrus, green apple, and fresh herbs while retaining a vibrant, crisp acidity. The winemaking typically emphasizes minimal intervention, utilizing stainless steel tanks to preserve the pristine fruit character and mineral tension that have come to define world-class Chilean Sauvignon Blanc.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1996 by pioneering winemaker Pablo Morandé, Viña Morandé is a trailblazing Chilean winery renowned for its innovative spirit and commitment to expressing the country's diverse terroirs. Headquartered in Pelequén within the O'Higgins Region, the estate is celebrated for Morandé's historic role in introducing cool-climate viticulture to the Casablanca Valley. The winery employs a forward-thinking production philosophy, utilizing traditional large oak foudres, concrete eggs, and clay amphorae to craft highly expressive, minimal-intervention wines. Their acclaimed portfolio spans from the iconic, estate-grown Bordeaux-style blend House of Morandé to the terroir-driven Gran Reserva and Terrarum lines, showcasing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Sauvignon Blanc. The official estate is located at Ruta 5 Sur, Km 122, Pelequén, Malloa, O'Higgins, Chile, and more information can be found at https://www.morande.cl.