COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Hacienda Araucano S.A.
REGION
Rapel Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hacienda Araucano's Humo Blanco Edition Limitada Chardonnay hails from the Lolol Valley in Chile's Valle Central. The wine's name, 'White Smoke,' refers to the Pacific Ocean mist that influences the vineyard's microclimate. Hacienda Araucano, founded by François Lurton in 2000, was the first winery established in the Lolol Valley and is dedicated to organic and biodynamic farming practices. The estate's vineyards are situated on virgin land with granite schist soils, contributing to the unique expression of the Chardonnay grape in this region.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Humo Blanco translates to 'White Smoke,' referencing the ocean mist that blankets the vineyards.
Fact 02
Hacienda Araucano is the pioneering winery established in the Lolol Valley.
Fact 03
The estate utilizes virgin terroir with poor soil, ideal for concentrated grape growth.
Fact 04
Organic and biodynamic farming are central to the estate's philosophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 Humo Blanco Edition Limitada Chardonnay is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the Lolol Valley. Following a manual harvest in the early morning, the grapes undergo gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures between 16-18°C, with the potential for malolactic fermentation to add complexity. The wine is aged on its lees for 1.5 to 2 months in tank. Additionally, 25% of the wine is matured for 3 months in second-use French oak barrels. The winery practices organic and biodynamic viticulture.
