EQ 'Quartz' Chardonnay
Made with Organic Grapes
Tasting Notes
Subtle yellow in color, with aromas of citrus, pear, green apple, honey, and a hint of minerality. The palate is concentrated and has good volume, while the pronounced acidity adds freshness. The finish is long and elegant.
Vineyards
This wine is made with organic grapes from the winery’s biodynamic vineyards in the El Rosario Valley. The soils have a granite-sandy texture, with the hillsides having more clay than granite, and good porosity at depth.
Vintage Notes
The 2019 vintage in coastal areas was somewhat average in terms of temperatures, with a few warmer peaks between January and March, which helped compensate for a slow start due to a very cool spring. Lower yields were found due to the lack of rainfall the previous year. This gave the winery very concentrated fruit, while allowing a slow-ripening of the grapes.
Winemaking
Harvest took place in the first half of March, trying to find the ideal moment to achieve a good balance between the flavors, acidity, and sugar levels. The fermentation of the must, with high-quality solids, took place in 100% French oak barrels with native yeasts. The wine aged for 11 months in 100% French Oak barrels.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2019
- Alcohol:
- 14%
- Region:
- San Antonio Valley
- RS:
- 1.75G/L
- Varietals:
- 100% Chardonnay, Certified Organic Grape
- PH:
- 3.32
- TA:
- 5.23G/L
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