EL DELIRIO RESERVE

El Delirio Reserve
Chardonnay Viognier
Variety: Chardonnay Viognier
Vintage: 2005
Valley: MCentral (Maule / Rapel)
Final Blend: Chardonnay 80 % / Viognier 20%
Chemical Analysis
Alcohol: 140
PH: 3.47
Total acidity: 2.85 g/l
Residual sugar: 3.97 g/l (tartaric)
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Climate: 
Wide temperature fluctuations from day to night. Hot days, cooling through the afternoon and evening, with maritime breezes and morning fog.
Soil: 
Hillside plantings on sandy clay 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 fruit cool.
Winemaking: 
The clusters were crushed carefully and then a cool pre-fermentation maceration was given in the press at 10ªC for about 12 hours.
Bottling date: 
December 2005.
Wine Description
Appearance: 
Pale yellow with transparent reflects.
Aromas: 
The attractive nose recalls white tree fruits such as apricot, melon and green plum, joined by notes of mandarin and butter accents, delicately balanced with toasted almonds and vanilla.
Palate: 
Soft and attractive, with broad balance on the mid-palate, delicate tannin structure. Semi long final. This is an uncomplicated wine for everyday enjoyment. It brings together the respective charms of Chardonnay and Viognier: the first provides voluptuousness in the mouth and the second, the intensity of flavors. Notes of wood appear at the end and reveal aging in oak barrels. The result is a captivating and original blend with solid fruit expression and a soft, but full mouthfeel.
Serving suggestions: 
Pairs well with appetizers, cold buffets, pastas, river fish and white meats served cold. It will surprise you if you try it with ripe white peaches. Enjoy cold at 54ºF(12ºC).