Albaclara
Climate
Albaclara Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are located in the Leyda Valley, specifically in the area of Las Brisas de Santo Domingo, where the growing season began with cool temperatures during the phases of budbreak and flowering which resulted in smaller than usual clusters. Summer began with hot weather with lower average temperatures during the months of February and March.
These climatic conditions, together with good vine vigor brought about by abundant rainfall in winter, resulting in an extended growing season. The grape harvest took place mid-April. This unique terroir gives wines produced here distinctive saline and mineral notes.
Vinification
Freshly harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed and delicately pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days at a low temperature to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The wine was left to age on the lees and delicate pump overs were performed every two weeks. Albaclara was bottled at the beginning of July 2024.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with great personality that fully expresses its potential only in selected areas; the most well-known are the Loire Valley, New Zealand, and Friuli in Italy. In more recent times, Chile and in particular the Leyda Valley’s coastal area, has proven to be a first-rate wine producing area. Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises coming up over the vineyards. Albaclara is a single varietal Sauvignon Blanc whose grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in the Leyda Valley.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara is bright yellow in color. The nose offers aromas of citrus fruit and minerals typical of the Leyda Valley together with fresh hints of peaches, passion fruit and mandarin oranges. Impressive on the palate for lively freshness and herbal notes of mint and wild mint.
Climate
Albaclara Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are located in the Leyda Valley, specifically in the area of Las Brisas de Santo Domingo, where the growing season began with cool temperatures during the phases of budbreak and flowering which resulted in smaller than usual clusters. Summer began with hot weather with lower average temperatures during the months of February and March.
These climatic conditions, together with good vine vigor brought about by abundant rainfall in winter, resulting in an extended growing season. The grape harvest took place mid-April. This unique terroir gives wines produced here distinctive saline and mineral notes.
Vinification
Freshly harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed and delicately pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days at a low temperature to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The wine was left to age on the lees and delicate pump overs were performed every two weeks. Albaclara was bottled at the beginning of July 2024.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with great personality that fully expresses its potential only in selected areas; the most well-known are the Loire Valley, New Zealand, and Friuli in Italy. In more recent times, Chile and in particular the Leyda Valley’s coastal area, has proven to be a first-rate wine producing area. Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises coming up over the vineyards. Albaclara is a single varietal Sauvignon Blanc whose grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in the Leyda Valley.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara is bright yellow in color. The nose offers aromas of citrus fruit and minerals typical of the Leyda Valley together with fresh hints of peaches, passion fruit and mandarin oranges. Impressive on the palate for lively freshness and herbal notes of mint and wild mint.
Climate
The 2023 growing season in the Leyda Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc vineyards for Albaclara grow, began with normal seasonal temperatures that guaranteed good flowering and fruit set. The ripening phase saw cool morning temperatures and cloudy skies and afternoons that brought breezy conditions. These climatic conditions together with rising temperatures during the summer months ensured perfectly healthy clusters and allowed berries to progress slowly and gradual to peak ripeness. The grape harvest for Albaclara took place in the month of April with fruit that fully expressed the characteristic saline and mineral notes of Sauvignon Blanc.
Vinification
Harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed and delicately pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days at a low temperature to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The wine was left to age on the lees and delicate pump overs were performed every two weeks. Albaclara was bottled at the end of June 2023.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with great personality that fully expresses its potential only in selected areas; the most well-known are the Loire Valley, New Zealand, and Friuli in Italy. In more recent times, Chile and in particular the Leyda Valley’s coastal area, has proven to be a first-rate wine producing area. Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises coming up over the vineyards. Albaclara is a single varietal Sauvignon Blanc whose grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in the Leyda Valley.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara is bright yellow in color. The nose presents notes of white flower blossoms and citrus fruit together with hints of fresh herbs on the finish. The palate is impressive for extraordinary freshness and characteristic saline notes that evoke the wine’s coastal origins and beneficial ocean breezes.
Climate
The 2023 growing season in the Leyda Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc vineyards for Albaclara grow, began with normal seasonal temperatures that guaranteed good flowering and fruit set. The ripening phase saw cool morning temperatures and cloudy skies and afternoons that brought breezy conditions. These climatic conditions together with rising temperatures during the summer months ensured perfectly healthy clusters and allowed berries to progress slowly and gradual to peak ripeness. The grape harvest for Albaclara took place in the month of April with fruit that fully expressed the characteristic saline and mineral notes of Sauvignon Blanc.
Vinification
Harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed and delicately pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days at a low temperature to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The wine was left to age on the lees and delicate pump overs were performed every two weeks. Albaclara was bottled at the end of June 2023.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with great personality that fully expresses its potential only in selected areas; the most well-known are the Loire Valley, New Zealand, and Friuli in Italy. In more recent times, Chile and in particular the Leyda Valley’s coastal area, has proven to be a first-rate wine producing area. Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises coming up over the vineyards. Albaclara is a single varietal Sauvignon Blanc whose grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in the Leyda Valley.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara is bright yellow in color. The nose presents notes of white flower blossoms and citrus fruit together with hints of fresh herbs on the finish. The palate is impressive for extraordinary freshness and characteristic saline notes that evoke the wine’s coastal origins and beneficial ocean breezes.
Climate
The 2021/2022 growing season, in the Leyda Valley where Sauvignon Blanc vineyards for Albaclara grow, provided perfect conditions for normal vine growth and development. Spring was characterized by dry weather without any frost events that prompted bud break at the end of September, in line with past growing seasons.
During the ripening phase, temperatures were in the norm, cloudy morning conditions and sunny afternoons.
Lack of rainfall during harvesting operations, combined with excellent climatic conditions throughout the season, enhanced the typical freshness and minerality of Albaclara, fully expressed the characteristic citrusy and herbaceous notes and ensured perfectly healthy berries. Grapes for Albaclara were harvested during the month of April.
Vinification
Upon arrival in the cellar, harvested grapes were destemmed and delicately pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days at a low temperature to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The wine was left to age on the lees and delicate pump overs were performed every two weeks. Albaclara was bottled in the month of July 2022.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with great personality that fully expresses its potential only in selected areas; the most well-known are the Loire Valley, New Zealand and Friuli in Italy. In more recent times, Chile and in particular the Leyda Valley’s coastal area, has proven to be a first-rate wine producing area. Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises coming up over the vineyards. Albaclara is a single varietal Sauvignon Blanc whose grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in the Leyda Valley.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara is bright yellow in color. The nose delivers unmistakable citrus notes of orange blossoms and lemons. The palate is impressive for extraordinary freshness accompanied by tropical notes of maracuja and ends with a citrusy, mineral finish.
Climate
The 2021/2022 growing season, in the Leyda Valley where Sauvignon Blanc vineyards for Albaclara grow, provided perfect conditions for normal vine growth and development. Spring was characterized by dry weather without any frost events that prompted bud break at the end of September, in line with past growing seasons.
During the ripening phase, temperatures were in the norm, cloudy morning conditions and sunny afternoons.
Lack of rainfall during harvesting operations, combined with excellent climatic conditions throughout the season, enhanced the typical freshness and minerality of Albaclara, fully expressed the characteristic citrusy and herbaceous notes and ensured perfectly healthy berries. Grapes for Albaclara were harvested during the month of April.
Vinification
Upon arrival in the cellar, harvested grapes were destemmed and delicately pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days at a low temperature to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The wine was left to age on the lees and delicate pump overs were performed every two weeks. Albaclara was bottled in the month of July 2022.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with great personality that fully expresses its potential only in selected areas; the most well-known are the Loire Valley, New Zealand and Friuli in Italy. In more recent times, Chile and in particular the Leyda Valley’s coastal area, has proven to be a first-rate wine producing area. Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises coming up over the vineyards. Albaclara is a single varietal Sauvignon Blanc whose grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in the Leyda Valley.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara is bright yellow in color. The nose delivers unmistakable citrus notes of orange blossoms and lemons. The palate is impressive for extraordinary freshness accompanied by tropical notes of maracuja and ends with a citrusy, mineral finish.
Climate
The Sauvignon Blanc vineyards that produce Albaclara are located in the Leyda Valley. The 2021 growing season in this area saw relatively cool weather. The spring season brought normal conditions prompting bud break and flowering in line with seasonal averages. Lower than average temperatures, overcast daytime weather and moderate temperature fluctuations during the ripening phase gave the wine herbal and citrusy sensations and lively freshness. The grape harvest took place during the month of April after the grapes were carefully selected.
Vinification
Harvested grapes were destemmed and delicately pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days at a low temperature to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The wine was left to age on the fine lees and delicate pump overs were performed every two weeks. Albaclara was bottled in the month of July 2021.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with great personality that fully expresses its potential only in selected areas; the most well-known are the Loire Valley, New Zealand and, Friuli in Italy. In more recent times, Chile and in particular the Leyda Valley has proven to be a first-rate wine producing area. Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises coming up over the vineyards. Albaclara is a single varietal whose grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in the Leyda Valley.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara is bright yellow in color. Its nose offers distinctive citrusy notes and sensations of fresh herbs. On the palate it’s crisp and fresh with excellent mineral characteristics.
Climate
The Sauvignon Blanc vineyards that produce Albaclara are located in the Leyda Valley. The 2021 growing season in this area saw relatively cool weather. The spring season brought normal conditions prompting bud break and flowering in line with seasonal averages. Lower than average temperatures, overcast daytime weather and moderate temperature fluctuations during the ripening phase gave the wine herbal and citrusy sensations and lively freshness. The grape harvest took place during the month of April after the grapes were carefully selected.
Vinification
Harvested grapes were destemmed and delicately pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days at a low temperature to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The wine was left to age on the fine lees and delicate pump overs were performed every two weeks. Albaclara was bottled in the month of July 2021.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with great personality that fully expresses its potential only in selected areas; the most well-known are the Loire Valley, New Zealand and, Friuli in Italy. In more recent times, Chile and in particular the Leyda Valley has proven to be a first-rate wine producing area. Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises coming up over the vineyards. Albaclara is a single varietal whose grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in the Leyda Valley.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara is bright yellow in color. Its nose offers distinctive citrusy notes and sensations of fresh herbs. On the palate it’s crisp and fresh with excellent mineral characteristics.
Climate
The Sauvignon Blanc vineyards for Albaclara are located in the Leyda Valley. The 2020 growing season in this coastal wine region saw higher than average temperatures during bud break and bloom. These climatic conditions guaranteed regular vine growth and produced perfectly healthy berries. A mild summer, coupled with cool cloudy mornings typical of this region, boosted the development of citrus aromas and allowed the grapes to achieve favorable ripeness.
Vinification
Harvested grapes were destemmed and delicately pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days at a low temperature to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The wine was left to age on the fine lees and delicate pump overs were performed every two weeks. Albaclara was bottled in the month of July 2020.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with great personality that fully expresses its potential only in selected areas; the most well-known are the Loire Valley, New Zealand and, Friuli in Italy. In more recent times, Chile and in particular the Leyda Valley has proven to be a first-rate wine producing area. Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises coming up over the vineyards. Albaclara is a single varietal whose grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in the Leyda Valley.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara is bright yellow with greenish hues. Its nose is unmistakable for mixed citrus aromas and notes of white jasmine blossoms. Pleasant acidity and mineral sensations give the wine excellent persistence and a fresh, mineral finish.
Climate
The Sauvignon Blanc vineyards for Albaclara are located in the Leyda Valley. The 2020 growing season in this coastal wine region saw higher than average temperatures during bud break and bloom. These climatic conditions guaranteed regular vine growth and produced perfectly healthy berries. A mild summer, coupled with cool cloudy mornings typical of this region, boosted the development of citrus aromas and allowed the grapes to achieve favorable ripeness.
Vinification
Harvested grapes were destemmed and delicately pressed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 15 days at a low temperature to preserve the freshness of the grapes. The wine was left to age on the fine lees and delicate pump overs were performed every two weeks. Albaclara was bottled in the month of July 2020.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc is a grape variety with great personality that fully expresses its potential only in selected areas; the most well-known are the Loire Valley, New Zealand and, Friuli in Italy. In more recent times, Chile and in particular the Leyda Valley has proven to be a first-rate wine producing area. Inspiration for the wine’s name came from the splendid sunrises coming up over the vineyards. Albaclara is a single varietal whose grapes are harvested by hand from vineyards in the Leyda Valley.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara is bright yellow with greenish hues. Its nose is unmistakable for mixed citrus aromas and notes of white jasmine blossoms. Pleasant acidity and mineral sensations give the wine excellent persistence and a fresh, mineral finish.
Climate
The 2019 vintage in the Leyda valley, in particular at Las Brisas de Santo Domingo wjere the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards of Albachiara are located, was characterized by temperatures which were generally cool in nature diring the period of bud break and flowering. These climatic conditions favored the development of grape bunches which were smaller than usual. The moment of ripening was dstinguished by weather which was a bit higher than average, fully bringing out the fruity characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc. The absence of rainfall and the sunny days guaranteed a harvest of healthy grapes, high in quality.
Vinification
Upon their arrival in the cellars, the grapes were destemmed and given a soft pressing. The fermentation, which took place at low temperatures to conserve the freshness of the grape variety, took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and lasted from twelve to fifteen days. The wine, subsequently, aged on its fine lees and enjoyed a delicate pumping over every two weeks. Albachiara was bottled in June of 2019.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc, a grape variety with an important personality, fully expresses itself in the world’s selected areas of real election, among which are traditionally noted the Loire river valley, New Zealand and Friuli and, in more recent times, in Chile, specially the coastal zone of Leyda. Its name is inspired by the splendid dawns which rise over its vineyards. Albaclara is a pure Sauvignon Blanc, whose grapes are hand-picked in the vineyards of Leyda.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara offers a brilliant yellow color with greenish highlights. The nose is noted for its recognizability, for its fresh and herbaceous arpmas which fuse with a fragrance of grape fruit and tangerine which recalls its origins near the Pacific coast. The palate is supple and persistent, with a pleasurably cool character.
Climate
The 2019 vintage in the Leyda valley, in particular at Las Brisas de Santo Domingo wjere the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards of Albachiara are located, was characterized by temperatures which were generally cool in nature diring the period of bud break and flowering. These climatic conditions favored the development of grape bunches which were smaller than usual. The moment of ripening was dstinguished by weather which was a bit higher than average, fully bringing out the fruity characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc. The absence of rainfall and the sunny days guaranteed a harvest of healthy grapes, high in quality.
Vinification
Upon their arrival in the cellars, the grapes were destemmed and given a soft pressing. The fermentation, which took place at low temperatures to conserve the freshness of the grape variety, took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and lasted from twelve to fifteen days. The wine, subsequently, aged on its fine lees and enjoyed a delicate pumping over every two weeks. Albachiara was bottled in June of 2019.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc, a grape variety with an important personality, fully expresses itself in the world’s selected areas of real election, among which are traditionally noted the Loire river valley, New Zealand and Friuli and, in more recent times, in Chile, specially the coastal zone of Leyda. Its name is inspired by the splendid dawns which rise over its vineyards. Albaclara is a pure Sauvignon Blanc, whose grapes are hand-picked in the vineyards of Leyda.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara offers a brilliant yellow color with greenish highlights. The nose is noted for its recognizability, for its fresh and herbaceous arpmas which fuse with a fragrance of grape fruit and tangerine which recalls its origins near the Pacific coast. The palate is supple and persistent, with a pleasurably cool character.
Climate
The climate of the Leyda valley, precisely in the Las Brisas de Santo Domingo site where the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards of Albachiara are located, is, on the whole, cooler than average particularly during the period of bud break and flowering. The summer was characterized by little sunlight and below average temperatures, creating a delay in ripening of approximately two weeks. The overall climate, tendentially dry, assisted the grapes in maintain an excellent state of health, favoring as well the development of aroma and freshness in the crop.
Vinification
The grape bunches, upon arrival in the cellars, were destemmed and given a soft pressing. The fermentation, twelve to fifteen days in length, was carried out in 1,200-1,500 liter (315-395 gallon) stainless steel fermenters and at low temperatures in order to maintain the freshness of the grapes. The wine then aged on its fine lees, which were delicately stirred every two weeks. Albachiara was bottled in the month of July, 2018.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc, a variety of much personality, achieves its full expression only in a few select areas of the world, among which are traditionally considered the Loire river valley in France, New Zealand, and Friuli. And, more recently, in Chile, particularly in the coastal area of Leyda. The name Albaclara was inspired by the marvelous dawns which rise over the vineyards. The wine is entirely Sauvignon Blanc and the crop is picked by hand in the vineyards of the zone of Leyda.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara offers a luminous light-yellow color. The nose is intense, and shows a striking and pleasurable vibrance along with notes of citrus fruit and herbs and an excellent freshness created by influence of the coastal zone of cultivation. The palate is persistent with notes of mint and citrus fruit sustained by much savor and crispness.
Climate
The climate of the Leyda valley, precisely in the Las Brisas de Santo Domingo site where the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards of Albachiara are located, is, on the whole, cooler than average particularly during the period of bud break and flowering. The summer was characterized by little sunlight and below average temperatures, creating a delay in ripening of approximately two weeks. The overall climate, tendentially dry, assisted the grapes in maintain an excellent state of health, favoring as well the development of aroma and freshness in the crop.
Vinification
The grape bunches, upon arrival in the cellars, were destemmed and given a soft pressing. The fermentation, twelve to fifteen days in length, was carried out in 1,200-1,500 liter (315-395 gallon) stainless steel fermenters and at low temperatures in order to maintain the freshness of the grapes. The wine then aged on its fine lees, which were delicately stirred every two weeks. Albachiara was bottled in the month of July, 2018.
Origin
Sauvignon Blanc, a variety of much personality, achieves its full expression only in a few select areas of the world, among which are traditionally considered the Loire river valley in France, New Zealand, and Friuli. And, more recently, in Chile, particularly in the coastal area of Leyda. The name Albaclara was inspired by the marvelous dawns which rise over the vineyards. The wine is entirely Sauvignon Blanc and the crop is picked by hand in the vineyards of the zone of Leyda.
Tasting Notes
Albaclara offers a luminous light-yellow color. The nose is intense, and shows a striking and pleasurable vibrance along with notes of citrus fruit and herbs and an excellent freshness created by influence of the coastal zone of cultivation. The palate is persistent with notes of mint and citrus fruit sustained by much savor and crispness.