# Manta Sauvignon Blanc (2026)

- **Producer:** Manta
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Central Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 7–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, lime, apple, melon, orange, blossom

## About this wine

The Manta brand was launched in 1995 by US importer T. Edward Wines in collaboration with legendary Chilean winemaker Pablo Morandé, a pioneer of cool-climate viticulture in Chile. Sourced from inland terroirs within Chile's Central Valley, specifically the Maule Valley, the vines benefit from warm daytime sun balanced by refreshing afternoon ocean breezes from the Pacific. Manta represents accessible, fresh, high-quality Chilean winemaking focusing on purity of fruit.

## Interesting facts

- Developed alongside Pablo Morandé, often called the 'André Tchelistcheff of Chile'.
- Sourced from pre-phylloxera vine plantings in the Maule Valley.
- Fermented 100% in stainless steel to retain vibrant primary fruit freshness.

## Food pairing

High-acid, light-to-medium-bodied white wines pair best with fresh ingredients, green herbs, citrus flavors, and light proteins. The crisp acidity cuts through creaminess like soft goat cheese, while perfectly balancing tart, citrus-dressed dishes like ceviche.

## Wine making process

Crafted entirely without oak intervention to preserve maximum fresh fruit expression. Harvested grapes undergo long, temperature-controlled cold fermentations in stainless steel tanks to maintain natural acidity and vibrant aromatics. The wine rests in stainless steel prior to bottling, resulting in a crisp, clean style.