"one of the best Sauvignon Blancs from Chile, though it is often overlooked because it sells at a very low price." Wine Advocate

Laberinto Sauv Blanc, Maule Valley Chile 2019

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94+ pts Wine Advocate / 95 pts Descorchados (South America's Largest Wine Review)

Laberinto is a small gravity fed winery owned by Rafael Tirado and his family in Colbun, by a lake, in an eastern mountainous region of the Maule Valley. He began to plant vines in 1993 and now cultivates 5 separate sections totaling 18ha of vineyards within their 80ha property. The soils are composed of granite and volcanic ash, and his vineyards are located at approximately 1800 feet altitude. He planted on the slopes in multiple row orientations, eventually planting a section as a labyrinth (laberinto), hence the name of the wines and the drawings on the labels. The winery produces stunning expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. 

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"This comes from a selection of sauvignon blanc vineyards planted on volcanic soils facing Lake Colbún at the foot of the Andes in the Maule Valley. For the first time, winemaker Rafael Tirado decided to use native yeasts, which he says has resulted in “a wilder character.” Especially in the aromas, which show an earthy side that is much clearer here than in the previous versions. Along with that, it has delicious acidity on the palate, the acidity of a mountain wine, but it also has a tannin structure that latches on tightly to the palate and that is the central characteristic of this wine—its textural strength." Descorchados

"This hand harvested, single vineyard, 100% estate Sauvignon Blanc is from vines that Rafael Tirado planted himself in 1998. This SB has a bright nose with Guava, passion fruit, and lemon leading to a mineral mid palate and soft undertones of crushed rock. The volcanic ash from the vineyard adds to this minerality and sustained finish. The Sauvignon Blanc is fermented in 100% stainless steel which leads to a very juicy and refreshing wine." importer note


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