Vinodata

Descrizione prodotto

Nativa began in 1995 as a part of Viña Carmen and four years later, in 1999, Nativa produced the first Chilean wine made with certified organic grapes. Today the Nativa wines are made from grapes grown in both sustainably managed and certified organic vineyard. The Terra range adheres to the Sustainability Code by Wines of Chile. This code monitors sustainable practices in the vineyard, winery and offices as well aiming to improve social conditions of their employees through various community projects.

Vigneti

Le uve per la Range Terra provengono da piccole (less than 5 ettari) long term growers, farming sustainably. The Terra range has moved away from being certified organic due to the difficulties in sourcing organically grown grapes (especially the Sauvignon Blanc, compounded by severe frosts in 2013 and a small 2014 raccolto). Nonostante questo, Nativa are still making the Terra range following organic practices. Infatti, none of the wines have had any vineyard treatment- not even water – because 90% Tutti provengono secca allevamento.

Vintage Information

Gli 2014 epoca ha visto un inizio difficile a causa di un gelo diffuso a metà settembre, che ha ridotto produzione. Tuttavia, le conseguenti basse viti rendimento prodotte uve più concentrate. La maggior parte di Cile sperimentato buone condizioni climatiche per una lunga e secca stagione di maturazione.

Vinificazione

Cold maceration took place for 10 days at 4-5°C to extract aroma and colour. The grapes were then fermented at 25°C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels (80%) e vasche di acciaio inox (20%). Il vino ha trascorso un ulteriore 10 months in barrel and 2 months in bottle before release.