Description
Ripe banana and vanilla pods on the nose, followed by a rich full bodied palate, offering hints of toasted hazelnuts and almond with a clean, bright finish.
Producer Details
With prime vineyards in Casablanca, Maipo, Rapel and Bio-Bio and access to the newest and best clones in Chile (through Jose Guilisasti, brother of Emilianas General Manager Rafael who runs Chiles foremost nursery) Emiliana is a very substantial and impressive organisation. As South Americas largest organic producer, with 250 hectares of IMO and Demeter certified vineyards and a further 250 hectares in conversion,their spectacular vineyard and winery at Los Robles has the added benefit of being biodynamic and features the sensory delights of roaming Alpacas, dung heaps and dynamised biodynamic mixtures to treat the vineyards.
In the Vineyard
Grown in vineyards from the Casablanca Valley, known for producing excellent Chardonnay and Pinot Noir due to the good soil structure and even temperatures.
In the Winery
Hand harvested and aged in French oak barrels.
Food Recommendations
Good with chicken served with a lemon and tarragon sauce