Matetic Vineyards EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (750ml)

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Producer	Matetic Vineyards
Country	Chile
Region	Casablanca Valley
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage	2023
Sku	12234
Size	750ml

     

V

93

This wine has a pale straw-yellow color and a complex mix of aromas including citrus notes, ripe white fruit, fig leaf, and refreshing salinity, as well as a hint of spice typical of this variety in coastal climates. On the palate, the wine is fresh and nervy but with good volume, concentration, spark, fruit, and a hint of saline on the finish.

Perfect companion for fish, specially raw fish dishes like ceviche, tuna tiradito, carpaccio, sushi or with light sauces, oysters, scallops, salads, goat or blue cheese.

The grapes come from the area of “Valle Hermoso” (Beautiful Valley) located 6 miles from the Pacific Ocean, where the vineyards are planted on slopes and benefit from the cool coastal climate, which allows each clone to develop special characteristics. The predominant soil type is decomposed grey granite with a presence of iron-rich mica. The loose subsoil allows root penetration and balanced growing, thanks to the winery’s organic and biodynamic management.

The grapes were destemmed and underwent a cold soak for 12 hours before pressing under a layer of inert gas, preserving the grapes’ aromatic potential. Fermentation was conducted under controlled low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. The wine was aged in contact with fine lees for four months. 30% was fermented in concrete 700L egg-shaped vessels and neutral oak barrels of 228 – 400L to enhance the mineral notes, texture and mouthfeel of the final wine.

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc EQ Coastal comes from the Valle Hermoso vineyard in Casablanca. Aged for six months in old French oak barrels, concrete and stainless-steel tanks, this greenish wine reveals herbal and lime aromas, with a faintly reductive layer. Dry and creamy, it lingers with a crunchy mouthfeel. It’s an intense and balanced coastal white, crafted in a cold vintage for the area.