Vina Edmara – Viognier – 2023

PRODUCER NOTE:
Chile produces remarkably good wines at amazingly good prices from its privileged position between the Andes and the Pacific, where winemakers are blessed with some of the most desirable conditions on earth: exceptional soils, ideal temperatures, intense sunlight. There is very little use of pesticide and the philosophy of the winemakers we work with is: minimal interference. We work closely with a handful of the finest winemakers in Chile. We source Viña Edmara from two main areas: the rich Central Valley area and the cooler Coastal Area. All exhibit the maximum-freshness fruit for which Chile is famous. Viña Edmara wines reflect Chile and the typicity of each of the varietals and of their terroir.

VINEYARD:
The grapes come from the Chilean Central Valley. The soil is sedimentary, with an average texture, loamy to clayey loam and well drained. The land is flat, deep and adequately fertile and annual rainfall averages 710 millimetres. The climate is Mediterranean with relatively high humidity, moderately rainy winters and warm, dry summers with cool nights. These conditions encourage the vines to produce healthy grapes, which translates into delicately textured wines with intense aromas.

WINEMAKING:
The grapes were picked late March to ensure the ripeness and varietal flavours, crushed and immediately pressed. Free-run and the first, gently pressed juice were used for production in order to secure maximum fruit concentration and a good acidity balance which is a characteristic of this variety. Fermentation took place at 14 to 15°C for three weeks. After fermentation, the wine was kept in contact with its lees for two weeks to increase complexity and gain softness.

TASTING NOTE:
2022 Vintage – Full Viognier expression of apricots, pineapple, peaches and hints of citrus flowers which is carried through to the palate. Soft texture, well flavoured with a refreshing finish.

2023 Vintage – A gorgeous Viognier expression, full of flavour combining apricot, pineapple and peach through to a refreshing and appley finish with a touch of white pepper.

GRAPE:
Viognier

COUNTRY:
Chile

REGION:
Valle Central

SUB-REGION:
Valle Central