The coastal climate of the Casablanca Valley features morning fog that burns off by midday, hot afternoons, and soft ocean breezes in the early evening, which produce very cool nights throughout the growing season. The marked difference in daytime and nighttime temperatures favors the development of the characteristic aromas of the Sauvignon Blanc variety.
Soil:
The vineyard is planted on a slope featuring well-drained sandy clay-loam soils.
Harvest date: April 15, 2004
Harvest date:
April 15, 2004.
Harvest:
The grapes were hand-picked into half-ton bins, with a careful selection of the ripe clusters on each plant. Harvest took place in the cool early morning hours, to protect the fresh fruit characters.
Winemaking:
The clusters were crushed carefully and then given a cool pre- fermentation maceration in the press at 10ºC for about 8 hours.
