The grapes for this wine come from Morande's estate located in Casablanca, a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This valley is well-known for its cool climate that allows to obtain small clusters and grapes that develop colors, aromas, and flavors that are characteristic of a slow ripening process. Of limited production, the vineyard is trellised to the vertical shoot position and grows on clayey, granitic soils of low fertility that give life to remarkable wines.
Bright straw-yellow color, delicate aromas with fresh herbs, honey and orange-blossom, combined with white fruit and citrus fruit. The palate shows complex flavors, with edgy, mineral freshness and outstanding citrusy notes of grapefruit, herbs and white peaches. It is persistent, elegant and with a structure that makes for good aging potential.
White meat, fish and seafood, fresh cheese.
"Fresh and typical sauvignon aromas of gooseberries, herbs and guavas with a hint of stones. Medium body with generous flavors and a nice texture, followed by a fruity and flavorful finish. Sustainable. Drink now. - Zekun Shuai."
- James Suckling (May 2023), 90 pts
- James Suckling (May 2022), 92 pts
"The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva from Lo Ovalle, Casablanca, is partially fermented in foudres. Yellow in the glass. The crystal-clear aromatic profile features lime, grapefruit and jalapeño and hints of rue. In the mouth, this is malic with good tension, moderate fat and intense flavor enhanced by a layer of grapefruit that underlines the finish. - Joaquín Hidalgo"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (June 2022), 91 pts
When Pablo Morandé founded Viña Morandé in 1996, he did it with a great vision for the future and with the same audacity that drove him, years earlier, to be ...
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