EL DELIRIO RESERVE

El Delirio Reserve
Sauvignon Blanc
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2003
Valley: Maule
Final Blend: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Chemical Analysis
Alcohol: 13.4
PH: 3.19
Total acidity: 5.32 g/l (ac tartaric)
Residual sugar: 2.95 g/l
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Climate: 
Wide temperature fluctuations from day to night. Hot days, cooling through the afternoon and evening, with maritime breezes.
Soil: 
Hillside plantings on sandy loam soils with good to excellent drainage.
Harvest date: 
March.
Harvest: 
Hand—picked into half—ton bins. Cluster selection on the vine, with leaf removal prior to vintage. Harvested only in the morning hours to keep the fruit cool.
Winemaking: 
Gently crushed and de—stemmed. Pre—fermentation maceration at 59ºF (15ºC) for 12 hours in the press.
Bottling date: 
December 2003.
Wine Description
Appearance: 
Bright to pale yellow, with pale yellow hues.
Aromas: 
Understated and elegant, with hints of wild strawberry and rhubarb. Red apple notes are joined by freshly cut grass.
Palate: 
Lively entry, open and accessible with mouth—filling texture, a soft, subtle balance of acidity and tannins, leading into a broad but focused finishd. A charming wine for everyday drinking, this Sauvignon Blanc expresses true varietal aromas, with a balance both lively and refined.
Serving suggestions: 
Serve with ceviche, shellfish, and oil—rich, firm—textured ocean fish. Best enjoyed in its youth, within two years of bottling, at a cool 57ºF (14ºC).