Las Espias Chenin Blanc
Las Espias Chenin Blanc
Chenin might be the best grape, and this is a super affordable version of it from Chile. Goes through full malolactic fermantation, which means you are going to get exciting fruit on the front of the pallet like aprioct, peach, pair, along with a long finish of Subtle hazlenut and butter.Stunner for not a lot.
At a Glance
- Origin: Maule Valley, Chile
- Varietal & Type: Chenin Blanc
- Vintage: 2022
- ABV: 13%
- Vineyard Soil: Granite and clay
- USNW Classification: Natural
Tasting Notes & Pairing
- Profile: Notes of fruits such as hazelnut, apricot, peach, pear, linked with a touch of butter. On the palate it is a light and easy to drink wine, with balanced acidity.
- Food Pairing: Seafood, salads, chicken
- Serving Temp: 46-50°F (Well chilled)
About the Winemaker
Moretta Wines is a woman-owned winery in Chile's Maule Valley, founded by two friends who met on their first day studying Agronomy at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. After graduating in 2007, they spent years gaining experience around the world before returning to pursue their dream of making wine together.
The founders created Moretta with the purpose of crafting 'Vinos de Autor' (Author Wines) that faithfully represent the terroir through meticulous work at every stage. The name Moretta references the homonymous French mask—one of the oldest masks of the Venetian carnival, known for its elegance, mystery, and femininity. Like the mask, their wines reflect the modern woman: character, authenticity, and beauty without makeup.
Farming & Cellar: Their vineyard 'El Majuelo' in the Maule Valley is the heart of Moretta—featuring historic heirloom grape varieties, dry-farmed vineyards on rolling hills, deep soils with high quartz content. These characteristics impart the quality and distinctive character that Moretta strives to express in every bottle. Production focuses on wines with personality that speak of their place of origin.
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