Reserve

2011 Maule Valley Chardonnay

The V Norte Reserve Chardonnay from the 2011 vintage hails from the esteemed Maule Valley, a region renowned for its exceptional white wines. This delightful wine showcases a medium-bodied profile with a bright, refreshing acidity that invigorates the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of ripe stone fruits, such as peach and apricot, intertwined with a hint of citrus. This Chardonnay is beautifully balanced with a delicate dryness, making it an ideal companion for a variety of cuisines. The integration of flavors is exquisite, and the overall experience is both elegant and approachable, a true testament to the terroir of Maule Valley.

Tasting notes:

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Butter

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

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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