COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Viña Requingua
REGION
Curicó Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Crafted by Viña Requingua in Chile's Curicó Valley, the Potro de Piedra Brut Nature is a premium Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine. Named after a legendary estate horse who chose freedom over surrender, this wine represents the winery's pursuit of excellence. Founded in 1961 by Santiago Achurra Larraín, Viña Requingua has grown under the technical direction of Benoit Fitte. This sparkling expression showcases the cool-climate potential of their estate vineyards, offering a sophisticated and structured alternative to traditional method sparkling wines of the Old World.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Best Sparkling Wine of Chile' by Master of Wine Tim Atkin in 2024.
Fact 02
Aged on its lees for 26 months, far exceeding the minimum requirements for traditional method sparkling wines.
Fact 03
The name 'Requingua' translates to 'Corner of the Winds' in the native Mapuche language.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This sparkling wine is made using the traditional method (Méthode Traditionnelle) from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its lees for an extended period of 26 months. This prolonged autolysis imparts complex yeast and brioche characters. It is finished as a Brut Nature, meaning no dosage (sugar) is added after disgorgement, preserving the natural acidity and pure expression of the terroir.
