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Apaltagua, Riesling Reserva, Curicó Valley, 2019
This is surprisingly correct, dry and classy, showing that the Chileans are mastering coolish climate Riesling as they have Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Whilst the Casablanca Valley - which runs from the western slopes of the Andes to the cool... Read More
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ColourWhite
RegionCasablanca
GrowerApaltagua
Grape VarietyRiesling
Vintage2019
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodeAPA719
Riesling
Riesling
Jancis Robinson, MW: "the world’s greatest white grape" ?
Origins
Unquestionably German: documented in the 15th C
Characteristics
- Very hardy; can resist -20°C
- High acidity, even when sugar levels are high…but low in alcohol
- Reflects its...

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Apaltagua, Riesling Reserva, Curicó Valley, 2019
This is surprisingly correct, dry and classy, showing that the Chileans are mastering coolish climate Riesling as they have Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Whilst the Casablanca Valley - which runs from the western slopes of the Andes to the cool Pacific - is better known for Sauvignon and Chardonnay, Riesling, first planted in the 1990s, can also be very successful. True dry Riesling at a fair price - grapefruit with a floral note. Now-2023
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