ALAYA RESERVE CHARDONNAY - 2021

HARVEST

In 2022, both reds and whites showed excellent health and

exceptional qualities. However, the big star this year was Leyda, with Sauvignons

Blancs and Chardonnays were exceptional. The same was true of Pinot Noir. The challenge was

water deficit, which resulted in low yields in each valley. As nature is

noble, although heat waves have occurred from the end of December until January, the

average temperatures were lower, which helped to achieve a ripening

balanced. The harvest began in early March with the Chardonnays from the Vale del Claro,

and we finished in the third week of April with the Carméneres do Cachapoal. The result

They were fresh, balanced wines that fully reflected the objective of the winemaking team.

from Viña Marty

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Bright straw yellow with golden reflections.

SCENT: Expansive, fragrant and balanced, with white flowers standing out,

mainly vanilla. Citrus and confectionery notes also appear. Thus, the

aroma is balanced between the contribution of wood and the flower of the fruit.

MOUTH: Fresh notes and medium-high acidity persist. The mouth is juicy, accompanied by

of tropical fruits and flowers such as lychee.

ALAYA Chardonnay can now be enjoyed as an aperitif or with dishes of

seafood or fish, or it can also be stored for two or three years.

SERVE AT: 10°-12°C.

DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN

VALE DEL CLARO: The Valle del Claro is little known in Chile, but it has conditions

excellent for the production of high-end wines, due to the specific characteristics

of the terroir. This valley is located between the Curicó Valley and the Maule, about 30 km away

towards the Andes Mountains, bordering the river that bears its name. During the

During the day, temperatures rise to 30-32°C, but at night they drop dramatically,

reaching 12°C at the height of summer, due to the proximity and influence of cold winds that

descend from the mountain range

WINE PROFILE

VARIETY: CHARDONNAY

YEAR: 2022

HARVEST: Manual.

VITICULTURE: Sustainable.

DENSITY: 4,000 Plants / Ha.

PRODUCTION: 10 Tons / Ha.

VINIFICATION: Traditional in stainless steel tanks, with an average duration of 30 days and

fermentation temperatures around 12-14°C during alcoholic fermentation.

ALCOHOL: 13.5%