Errazuriz "The Blend Collection" White 2015

Of beautiful pale yellow colour, this wine shows medium aromatic intensity, great elegance and complexity. The typical aromas of Roussanne and Marsanne stand out, with notes of dried fruits with shades of acacia and wild flowers, in addition to a sweet profile of quince. It feels long, lineal and mineral on the palate, with a good structure and slight bitter hints that speak of the presence of Viognier in the blend. New flavours of a more citric profile of mandarines became apparent in its long aftertaste.

The grapes for this wine were sourced from our vineyard in Ocoa, located in the intermediate sector of the Aconcagua Valley, at about 50 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean. The area features a drier climate and a larger thermal oscillation than the coastal sectors. The annual average temperature reaches 15º Celsius, and rainfall increases according to the altitude, fluctuating from 250 to 300 millimetres. The soils are of colluvial origin, formed by tailings and mud deposits. They are composted by a shallow strata of loamy texture placed over a subsoil matrix, also of loamy texture, with 30% of stone content. This allows excellent drainage and produces low vigour potential, generating a balanced distribution of the vine’s canopy.