Viña Echeverría, 'No es Pituko', Valle de Curicó (Natural, No Added Sulphur|13%| 2022

Tasting notes - Pale and slightly cloudy due to the natural vinification, this Chardonnay shows crystalline notes of banana, apple and pear layered with brioche. The full-bodied, rich and creamy palate is balanced by a refreshing and fruity finish.

Winemaking 'No es Pituko' is Chilean slang for 'it ain't fancy' reflecting the fact that this wine was vinified naturally, without any additions at any stage. The grapes were hand-harvested and taken to the winery in 18kg boxes to preserve the quality. They were destemmed, pressed and cooled at 8°C, before being fermented with wild yeasts from the environment. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at temperatures of 13 to 17°C and lasted for 25 days. The wine rested on its lees for three months to impart texture and complexity. The wine was made without the addition of any sulphur, although low levels may be present as a naturally occurring result of fermentation. It was bottled without fining or filtration.