# Los Gansos Sauvignon Blanc (2025)

- **Producer:** Viña Cono Sur
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Central Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €6
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 7–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, lime, gooseberry, pineapple, mango, herbaceous

## About this wine

Los Gansos is a sustainable line of wines produced by the renowned Chilean estate Viña Cono Sur. Founded in 1993, Cono Sur has established itself as a global leader in environmental viticulture, being the first South American winery to achieve dual ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. The brand is named in honor of the estate's most unique workers: a flock of geese that live in the vineyards and act as a natural pest control system. For the 2025 vintage, the brand introduced a visual redesign featuring modern, Maori-style illustrations on the label, celebrating the vibrant and expressive nature of the wine.

## Interesting facts

- An army of geese is released daily into the vineyards to eat the grapevine weevil, avoiding chemical pesticides.
- For the 2025 vintage, the label features a modern redesign with Maori-style tattoos on the geese.
- Viña Cono Sur was the first South American winery to earn dual ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

## Food pairing

The high, mouthwatering acidity and vibrant, herbaceous profile of this Sauvignon Blanc make it an exceptional partner for dishes with high acidity, such as those featuring citrus dressings or goat cheese. It also cuts beautifully through light, creamy textures like quiche, while its clean, mineral finish complements the briny freshness of shellfish and the aromatic complexity of light, herb-infused Southeast Asian dishes.

## Wine making process

The grapes for this Sauvignon Blanc are sourced from sustainably managed vineyards across Chile's Central Valley. To preserve the maximum primary fruit expression, freshness, and characteristic zesty acidity of the variety, the winemaking process is kept highly protective. Fermentation takes place entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is kept completely unoaked and is filtered using mineral-based fining agents such as bentonite clay, ensuring the final product is fully vegan-friendly.