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Casa La Tenca Sauvignon blanc Leyda Valley
Built in the 19th century by the Bulnes family in Colchagua, Casa la Tenca was named after the passion of the host.
Brand
Casa La Tenca
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and serve between 10 and 12° C
Grape Variety
100% Sauvignon blanc
Tasting Notes
Colour : A pale yellow color with green reflections Nose : Expressive and aromatic, with mark of lychee, lime, citrus and a subtle herbal character. Palate : The mouth is juicy, fresh and persistent, a wine full of vivacity and energy.
Serving Suggestions
Wonderfull as an aperitif or to accompany ceviche, oysters, vegetarian dishes or goat cheese.
Producer
Vina Del Nuevo Mundo
Agent
LGCF
History
Mr Bulnes was an intellectual and pioneer of the modernization of Chile who dedicated his last years to the preservation of the local fauna. He was particularly passionate about ornithology and enjoyed watching his favorite species, the mockingbird (Tenca) from the balcony of his library.
Regional Information
The Leyda Valley, located south of the San Antonio Valley, is the home of Chile's cool climate wines. The Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile is very cold due to the influence of the Humboldt Current, which is also responsible for the cool breezes that blow during the day and keep temperatures below 24ºC during the summer months. The seasons are well defined and the daily temperature oscillation is low. All of these variables encourage the polyphenols in the grapes to ripen slowly while acidity levels remain high, resulting in fresh and elegant wines with mineral, even saline, aromas typical of cold climates
Current Vintage
2021
Vinification Details
The grapes are harvested early in the morning for freshness. They are destemmed and the selected berries are taken to a maceration tank at less than 10° C where they are kept for several hours in order to extract the aromatic components. The juice is then separated from the skins and moved to a decanting tank, where it remains for 12 to 24 hours before being destemmed. The clean juice is inoculated with selected yeasts for better aromatic potential. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out between 11° and 12° C. Once the fermentation is finished, the wine is racked, filtered and bottled.
