COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Semillon
PRODUCER
Roberto Henriquez
REGION
Itata Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Molino Del Ciego Semillon 2021 is a white wine from Roberto Henriquez, crafted from 100% Semillon grapes grown on vines over a century old in the Itata Valley's D.O. Secano Interior. Henriquez is known for his natural winemaking approach, focusing on revitalizing old vineyards and employing traditional techniques. This wine represents a rediscovery of Semillon's heritage in Chile, highlighting the unique character derived from ancient vines and the specific terroir of the Itata region.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€31
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Semillon was once Chile's most planted white grape.
Fact 02
Vines for this wine are over 100 years old.
Fact 03
The wine undergoes a month of skin contact.
Fact 04
It's considered a benchmark for Semillon in South America.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Molino Del Ciego Semillon 2021 is produced using 100% Semillon grapes from vines over 100 years old. The winemaking process involves manual harvesting and fermentation with native yeasts in concrete tanks or stainless steel. A significant technique employed is skin-contact fermentation for approximately one month, which contributes to the wine's structure. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for five months in a combination of old barrels and stainless steel, or eleven months in large oak vats. Roberto Henriquez's approach is characterized by minimal intervention and a focus on organic farming practices.
