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Morande Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc
Vina Morande
Chile - Aconcagua Region - Casablanca Valley

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.

Specifications
Appellation
Casablanca Valley
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Age of vines
over 25 years old
Soil type
clay and granitic
Vinification
The grapes were picked by hand in 10-kilo boxes. A large percentage was whole-bunch pressed and the rest underwent a cold maceration for eight hours in the press. The must fermented mainly in French oak foudres, but a part also in cement eggs. The wine was kept in both its containers during six months before bottling.
Production
5,000 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

White meat, fish and seafood, fresh cheese.

Reviews and News

2022 Morande Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - 90 PTS - JS

2022 Morande Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - 90 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"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

2021 Morande Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - 92 PTS - JS
2021 Morande Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - 91 PTS - VINOUS

Producer Information: Vina Morande

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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