Cartagena sauvignon blanc 2022 (Casa Marin)

Drink it now or cellar for up to 3-4 years. No need to decant. Located in the village of Lo Abarca, in the San Antonio Valley, Casa Marin is a family-run winery producing internationally acclaimed and award-winning Chilean wines. The vineyards enjoy a privileged and unique terroir on limestone and granite soils and a cold climate that can sometimes be adverse. The proximity of the Pacific Ocean means there is constant fog during the summer and winter months and temperatures are cold during the grape growing season and ripening period. These conditions guarantee the production of healthy grapes with excellent flavor and mineral concentration. Casa Marin is owned by María Luz Marin, the first woman in Chile to own a winery, who now runs it with her son Felipe. Cartagena Sauvignon Blanc from Casa Marin is produced from a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sauvignon Gris. The grapes, coming from the highest areas of the vineyard, enjoy direct exposure to the Pacific Ocean and are fermented separately in stainless steel. On the nose, the wine reveals intense salty aromas, associated with citrus notes of ripe grapefruit, and scents of fresh herbs, and green mango. In the mouth, the wine is clean and fresh, well-balanced and pleasantly complex with good acidity and a touch of salinity due to the proximity of the Pacific Ocean. It is the perfect aperitif for a hot summer day but also goes very well with seafood, mixed salads, and goat cheese.