Viña Los Vascos
At Los Vascos cultivation is at our heart; we cultivate not only vineyards but our dream to transform our vast land into a fruitful eco-system producing the most elegant Chilean wines. We are free spirited but remember our heritage. Our holistic approach encompasses and protects all - from our short-legged sheep clearing weeds without devouring precious grapes to our artisans honing hand-made knives to carefully tend the vines. We embody the Chilean paradox, meticulous in our work, easy going and warm in our personality. We are independent yet proud to cultivate our community because we are stronger and happier together.
The vintage
This season began with a low rainfall winter and a cold spring. Temperatures were low at the beginning of the summer, but slowly increased to remain very stable throughout the season, without reaching extreme temperatures, which allowed us to obtain ideal ripeness for the production of grapes of great balance and quality. The San Antonio valley is remarkably cooler than Peralillo, so the harvest of this variety naturally takes place later in the season. This year, the harvest began on April 9. Harvesting is done at night to keep the grapes cool throughout the process, from transport to reception at the winery. This allows us to vinify healthy grapes and take advantage of all the aromatic potential for which this variety is known.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Tasting
Pale color with greenish hues over a slightly yellow background. Intense and complex aromatics marked by notes of exotic fruits such as passion fruit, lychee and pineapple, citrus touches of lemon peel, and subtle herbal hints of green chili and tomato leaf. The palate is juicy, with a good balance between volume and acidity, with a more herbal and fresher aftertaste that reflects the authenticity of a wine from a coastal terroir.