2021 Moretta "Les Espias" Chenin Blanc, Curicó Valley, ChileABOUT THIS WINE The 2021 Moretta Les Espias Chenin Blanc comes from Molina in Chiles Curic Valley and is 100% Chenin Blanc. The fruit is from ~34 year old, massal selection, ungrafted vines grown on deep, alluvial soils with plenty of rounded stones; the site is traditionally furrow irrigated. Winemaking is low intervention: the grapes were carefully sorted and pressed; the juice fermented with native yeasts and then rested on its lees (with periodic

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is known for its traditional winemaking techniques and minimal intervention approach

It is a region famous for its schist soils and deep

lifted character within its powerful frame—a result of balanced ripeness and careful extraction

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almost 100 years later

In the beginning

the lots rest of the lees for 6 months before racking and bottling

this wine is both expressive and structured

Perfect served slightly chilled

The 2004 vintage is considered a standout year

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