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Reserva Encinos

2012 Maule Valley Chardonnay

The Santa Luz Reserva Encinos is a delightful Chardonnay hailing from the picturesque Maule Valley. This captivating white wine presents a luminous golden hue, enticing the senses with its charming complexity. The body is medium, creating a beautifully balanced mouthfeel that is both refreshing and satisfying. Its acidity is bright and lively, adding a mouthwatering quality that enhances the wine's character. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing notes of crisp apple and luscious pear, intertwined with subtle hints of tropical fruits. This Chardonnay is perfectly dry, making it a wonderful companion for a variety of dishes, from seafood to creamy pasta. Santa Luz Reserva Encinos truly reflects the exquisite terroir of the Maule Valley, creating an enjoyable experience with every sip.

Tasting notes:


Butter, Vanilla, White Peach

Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Body Light

Very Light Full

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Shrimp, Fresh Garden Salad, Lemon Herb Chicken

Region:


Maule Valley
Maule Valley

When it comes to well-balanced reds of great value, Chile's Maule Valley is hard to beat. The southernmost part of Chile's Central Valley, Maule is a large sub-region with many microclimates and soil types. The Maule River and the nearby Pacific Ocean both greatly influence its climate. Maule was one of the first places in Chile planted with grapevines. It is famed today for its 100-year-old Carignan vines and the densely sumptuous wines they produce. More typical, however, are its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy aromatic Carménère and plush Merlot reds. For whites, check out Maule's cheery Sauvignon Blanc and rounded Chardonnay. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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