COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Semillon
PRODUCER
Garage Wine Co. / Vitivinicola Two Winters Ltda
REGION
Maule Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Garage Isidore Vineyard Semillon is a unique expression from the Maule Valley, Chile. It originates from the Sauzal zone, an area known for its dry-farmed secano interior and decomposed granite soils. The Semillon vines were planted in the 1940s and have been farmed using traditional, hands-on methods, including horse and hand cultivation, for over six decades, maintaining uncertified organic practices. The wine is a tribute to the resilience of this often-overlooked grape variety and the heritage vineyards it comes from. Garage Wine Co., the producer, was established with the aim of reviving old vineyards in marginalized Chilean communities, focusing on small parcels and traditional winemaking techniques.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine is an 'amber wine' due to prolonged skin contact.
Fact 02
Grapes come from vines planted in the 1940s.
Fact 03
Farmed using traditional methods with horse and hand.
Fact 04
Certified organic farming for over 60 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Garage Isidore Vineyard Semillon is produced using traditional and minimal interventionist techniques. The grapes are hand-harvested from old vines. Fermentation takes place naturally in amphora with native yeasts, and the juice remains in contact with the skins for an extended period, typically around eight to eleven months, contributing to the wine's amber hue and structure. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a year of aging in a combination of amphora, flex eggs, old barrels, and used barriques. The vineyard is farmed using traditional dry-farming methods, with a history of uncertified organic practices spanning over six decades.
