Matetic EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc 2021
A complex and delicate nose, showing aromas of citrus and tropical fruit such as mango, papaya, and lime zest with light herbal notes. The palate displays concentrated fruit flavours, crisp minerality, and a textural richness from partial barrel fermentation.
The grapes come from the Valle Hermoso vineyard, which is located just 12 km from the Pacific Ocean is and planted on gentle hills with direct influence from the cool coastal climate. The granitic soils are in an advanced state of decomposition, with the presence of iron-rich mica and they retain a loose texture, even at depth. The vineyards are farmed biodynamically and the grapes were hand-harvested.
After de-stemming and a 12-hour cool maceration. A proportion of the must underwent low-temperature fermentation in f stainless-steel tanks of varying sizes, with four months on its fine lees, and the rest was fermented in 700-litre concrete eggs, and 228-400 litre French oak barrels.
| RRP | £19.25 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Casablanca |
| Grapes | Sauvignon Blanc 100% |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Vegetarian | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Matetic vineyards embody the pioneering spirit and vision of modern Chilean winemaking. This biodynamic project was founded in 1999 by the Matetic family, originally Croatian settlers who arrived in Chilean Patagonia in 1892. Having established themselves as farmers with extensive landholdings, the fourth generation of the family turned their attention to grapes. Confident of the attributes of the climate and soils in the coastal El Rosario Valley of San Antonio, they developed 120 hectares of vineyard. This unique enclosed valley of rolling hills, in close proximity to the sea, offers one of the most spectacular vineyards in Chile. Matetic has fast gained a reputation as the modern face of Chilean wines, and achieved particular renown for their signature style of cool-climate Syrah, hitherto not established in this part of Chile.
Since the start, the team at Matetic embraced organic and biodynamic agriculture as a way of crafting balanced wines with a sense of place, as well as making a commitment to the environment for future generations. Today, they farm 160 hectares of certified organic and biodynamic vineyards, focusing on cool-climate varieties. The vineyard is treated as one organism, with the application of biodynamic compost (all of which is made on the estate), seeding cover crops, and cultivation between the rows. A walk through their vineyards will afford you views of alpacas, geese and ducks that work in natural harmony with the vines to control pests and limit undergrowth.
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