Terrarum Gewurztraminer Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, sweet and sour pork, Munster cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the cool-climate zones of the Aconcagua region, Morandé's Terrarum Gewurztraminer Reserva is a testament to the winery's pioneering exploration of Chile's coastal terroirs. Influenced by the chilly breezes of the Pacific Ocean and morning fog, the grapes undergo a slow ripening process that locks in their signature aromatic complexity. This wine is crafted to highlight the expressive, exotic nature of the variety, utilizing gentle pressing and temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to preserve its vibrant fruit character. Historically, Morandé was among the first to prove that Chile's cool coastal valleys could produce world-class aromatic whites, breaking away from traditional warm-valley viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Viña Morandé was founded in 1996 by visionary winemaker Pablo Morandé, widely celebrated as the viticultural pioneer who introduced commercial vine plantings to the cool, maritime-influenced Casablanca Valley. Now operating under the Morandé Wine Group umbrella with historical headquarters and cellars centered in Pelequén, the estate farms extensively across prime Chilean macro-terroirs ranging from coastal Casablanca and Limarí to the granitic dry-farmed Secano Interior of Maule and Itata. Under the cellar direction of Ricardo Baettig alongside Pablo Morandé, the winery is renowned for innovative technical methods, including early adoption of high-density plantings, concrete eggs, and traditional untoasted foudres. Across whites and sparkling expressions, the house crafts crisp coastal whites and classical cuvées alongside boundary-pushing benchmark bottlings such as Edición Limitada Black Chardonnay, Bestiario, and the noble rot dessert wine Edición Limitada Golden Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, marrying varietal freshness with textural complexity.
🍇 Grapes
Gewürztraminer
🍷 ABV
13% - 13.5%