Friday, April 22, 2011

Undurraga Aliwen Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Country of origin: Chille
Wine appellation: 70% Curico Valley, 30% Leyda Valley
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: very pale yellow
Bouquet: very expressive, black currant leaves, passion fruit, tropical fruit
Taste: medium body, gooseberry, white currant, excellent crispy lime acidity, at the end white grapefruit medium finish
Recommended food pairing: fish
Overall score: 87
Price: CZK 159
Stopper: cork
Absolute positive surprise to me. I do not know whether it is because of the part of the SB is from Leyda Valley, which is cool climate region, but this SB is just excellent and considering the price it is stunning price/value ratio wine.

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