Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay 2017

With characteristic ripe fruit aromas, smooth acidity, and freshness this white variety may be aged in oak barrels. Casillero del Diablo has created a unique Chardonnay with grapes from the Casablanca Valley. The vineyards receive the cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean, and develop a mineral style due to the unique composition of its soils.

ORIGIN: Casablanca, Limarí and Rapel (coast) valleys.
VINTAGE: 2017
SOIL: Mainly alluvial with some colluvial soils.
AGEING: Aged in French oak barrels and fermented in stainless steel tanks.
COLOUR: Pale greenish yellow with golden and bright hints.
AROMA: Fresh, shows the fruity character from the beginning. Pineapple and peach together with small touches of hazelnut given by the French oak barrels.
PALATE: Wine with good structure, an excellent balance, fresh and lively acidity. Medium bodied with a long and dry end palate. At the end you find green pear and delicate hints of white peach complemented with toast impression.
FOOD PAIRING: Perfect to enjoy with delicate fish such as grilled sea bass, sole or turbot, garnished with capers or herbs creamy sauces.