Some people use January as an opportunity to detox and embark on #DryJanuary, however at Hallgarten we are advocates of #TryJanuary – an opportunity look outside the box and give something a taste that you would have previously not gone for.
Our #TryJanuary wine of choice is Undurraga, Rose Royal, Valle de Leyda, NV, a sparkling rosé from multi-award-winning producer Undurraga. Made of 100% Pinot Noir from a vineyard situated in the Valle de Leyda, to the west of the Coastal Mountain range, 14 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean, resulting in a delicate wine with a dry palate, persistent, even bubbles and a wonderful fruit sensation enveloping the creamy texture.
In a nutshell
A delicate and dry sparkling rosé offering abundant notes of red fruits and subtle floral hints through to a creamy texture.
The producer
Undurraga is one of Chile’s most prestigious wineries, consistently receiving high scores from top wine critics. Founded in 1885, Undurraga owns 1,350 hectares of estate vineyard in Chile’s premium wine producing areas such as Leyda, Cauquenes and Itata. Head winemaker Rafael Urrejola has spent a great deal of time understanding the diversity of Chile’s vineyard sites; the result is the emblematic ‘Terroir Hunter’ range. Undurraga cultivates their vineyards with respect for the environment and follow a philosophy of minimal intervention in the cellar in order to showcase the terroir.
The wine
The hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and gently crushed, before undergoing a cold maceration in order to achieve the elegant and attractive pale pink colour. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks lasting for two weeks at temperatures of 16 to 17°C to maximise the varietal aromas and flavours. After fermentation the wine was clarified and stabilised, then the liqueur de tirage was added prior to the secondary fermentation which took place using the Charmat method. The wine remained on its lees for six months, before the liqueur d’expédition was added and the wine was bottled.
Speak to your account manager to find out more about Undurraga, Rose Royal, Valle de Leyda, NV and the wines of Undurraga.