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Astro Costera Reserve Semillon 2022
£11.99
- Made from low-yielding old vines in Apalta, where gentle maritime breezes moderate the climate and allow complexity to develop in the grapes.
- A flawless Semillon with clean, citrus fruit and classic varietal weight.
- The lemony kick in this Semillon makes it the ideal partner to anything coming fresh from the sea!
- ABV: 13.0%
- Vintage: 2022
- Size: 75cl
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Grape Type:
Semillon -
Valle Central
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Wine Category:
White -
Wine Style:
Dry and Crisp Whites -
At Its Best:
Now - End 2025 -
Winemaker:
Óscar Salas Steinlen
Other classifications
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Suitable
for Vegetarians -
Suitable
for Vegans
Find out more about Astro Costera Reserve Semillon 2022
Find out more about Astro Costera Reserve Semillon 2022
The Wine The Wine
Chile
Region:Valle Central
In the 1960s, Semillon was very popular and widely planted in Chile, but with the rise of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc in more recent years the vines have been ripped up and replaced, leaving only a few thousand hecatres remaining. As such we were thrilled when this Semillon was part of the Chilean 2022 vintage tasting - and it was such a standout wine that we bought the full parcel there and then. It comes from rare, low-yielding and intensely flavoured 80-year-old vines from Apalta, within the Colchagua Valley, nestled in the Chilean Coastal Range. The wine is fresh and aromatic, with some mid-palate weight and plenty of lemon barley fruitiness which lingers on the finish.
The Winemaker The Winemaker
Óscar Salas
Steinlen
Founded in 1880 in the Maipo Valley, Viña Santa Rita is one of Chile's most historic wineries, renowned for its pioneering role in elevating the country's wine reputation on the global stage. The estate blends tradition with innovation, producing exceptional wines that honour its rich heritage. At the helm of Santa Rita's winemaking is Óscar Salas Steinlen, an esteemed winemaker with over two decades of experience. Passionate about sustainability and showcasing the diversity of Chile's terroirs, Óscar combines meticulous craftsmanship with modern techniques to create wines that embody the essence of their origin.
"These Semillon grapes come from Apalta, within the Colchagua Valley. The vines are located in the transition in between the lower clay soils and the granitic higher areas of the foothills of the Apalta hills. They are not irrigated, and the yields are very low. Apalta is an area with a lot of sun exposure but with good ventilation due to the coastal influence, and it delivers wines with very good structure. That is to say, they are more powerful and intense than usual." - Oscar Salas Steinlen, Winemaker.
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