Killay Varietal Range
Sauvignon Blanc

Variety: 100% Sauvignon

Origin: Itata Valley

Yield: 6-8 tons/ha

Vinification: The grapes were picked during the last week
of February and the first of March.

 

The vinification began with pre-fermentation cold

maceration at 8° C for 10-12 hours and continued with

crushing in press and decantation for 24 hours at 10-11°

C. Next came, alcoholic fermentation with select yeasts at

13-15 ºC for 10-12 days. The wine is kept in contact with

lees for one to three months at 10° C. with pumping over

operations every 7 days in the first month, which took

place entirely in stainless steel tanks. There was no

malolactic fermentation.

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TASTING NOTES

Colour: Pale yellow with olive green reflections

Nose: With intense perfume, display an exuberant aroma

palette of white flowers like rose, citrus fruit, pineapple and green apple.

Palate:  A very nervous and youthfull palate sensation, with good acidity and
a fresh round attack, tasty and balanced on the finish.

 

SERVING TIPS

Perfect for seafood, sushi, tuna, crab, shrimp and salad

with vinaigrette.

Best if served between 9ºC and 10ºC.

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Alcohol: 12.0%

Total acidity: 4.61 g/L (H2SO4)

Volatile acidity 0.43g/l

PH: 3.76

Residual sugar: 1.94 g/L.

Free Sulfates: 0.045 g/L

Total Sulfates: 0.120 g/L

Expire day: Without expiration date.

Ideal to consume: before 3 years from the vintage.