# Errázuriz Reserva Estate Sauvignon Blanc (2025)

- **Producer:** Viña Errázuriz
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Aconcagua Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, grapefruit, lime, gooseberry, grass, bell pepper, herbaceous

## About this wine

Viña Errázuriz was founded in 1870 by Don Maximiano Errázuriz in the Aconcagua Valley, north of Santiago. Renowned as a pioneer in Chilean winemaking, the estate has spent over 150 years perfecting cool-climate viticulture. The Reserva Estate range (also known as the Estate Series) represents the winery's commitment to showcasing pure varietal character. This Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from vineyards that benefit from the cooling maritime breezes of the Pacific Ocean, which moderate the valley's warm daytime temperatures and allow the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining their vibrant natural acidity.

## Interesting facts

- Viña Errázuriz was founded in 1870 by Don Maximiano Errázuriz, who planted the first French grape varieties in the Aconcagua Valley.
- The Estate Reserva range underwent a major global relaunch and visual redesign in early 2025 to emphasize its modern, fresh style.
- The vineyards benefit from a unique 'diagonal' wind pattern, drawing cool air from the Pacific Ocean directly into the valley.

## Food pairing

The high acidity and vibrant herbaceous profile of this Sauvignon Blanc make it an exceptional match for fresh, tangy, and herb-forward dishes. It cuts through the creaminess of goat cheese and complements the zesty, acidic profile of ceviche or citrus-dressed salads.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process is designed to preserve the maximum primary fruit expression and crispness of the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Grapes are hand-harvested in the cool early morning hours to prevent oxidation. After gentle pressing, the juice is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures (12-16°C). The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation, ensuring its high natural acidity remains intact. It is aged briefly on its fine lees in stainless steel to add subtle texture and mouthfeel before being clarified and bottled fresh.