Matetic Vineyards Corralillo Riesling is a premium white wine that hails from the San Antonio Valley of Chile. This Riesling is made from 100% estate-grown grapes, which are hand-picked and carefully selected to ensure the highest quality product. The wine boasts a light golden color, and on the nose, it has intense aromas of zesty lime, green apple, and honey. The palate is crisp and refreshing with a perfect acidity balance that prolongs the citrusy finish. This delicate wine is perfect to pair with delicate fresh seafood, grilled white meats or simply enjoyed on its own. Matetic Vineyards Corralillo Riesling is a wine of exceptional quality that will take your taste buds on a journey through the dazzling Chilean countryside.

Tasting Notes

This wine has a bright yellow color with green nuances with intense aromas of apricot, flowers, citrus, mineral expression and the classic hints of petrol on the nose. On the palate it has nice and fresh mineral acidity, with great volume and salty flavors, and a bright lingering finish.

About the Winery

In 1892, Jorge Matetic-Celtinja came to Punta Arenas by travelling from Fiume, an ancient port in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is known as Rijeka in Croatia of today’s time. He became the first generation of his family to reside in Chile. The origin of Matetic Vineyards started in 1999 when the first vineyards got planted and harvested in the Rosario Valley. The place, situated in a location surrounded by the coastal valleys of San Antonio and Casablanca, became the pioneer of producing cool-climate and high-quality wines.

In 2001, Matetic Vineyards began its first harvest. It produced wines of the grape varieties of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc. At that time, the EQ Syrah turned out to be the first of its kind in a cool climate. The winery gradually transitioned from the conventional viticulture style. They started to follow biodynamic and organic agricultural practices. They did so with the help, guidance, and support of the renowned Californian consultant, Alan York. Matetic Vineyards opened their Boutique Hotel of La Casona, giving rise to tourism services at the estate. In 2004, the winery received its Organic Certification. After that, they started implementing biodynamic practices in full force.

The vineyards of Matetic Vineyards receive and enjoy some ideal conditions. They are necessary for the growth and cultivation of white and red grape varieties. The close distance to the ocean creates a favourable environment for the plants, allowing the grapes to ripen unhurriedly and retain an exquisite flavour. The cool nights, coastal breezes, and morning fog of the area help produce healthy fruits that are exceedingly suitable for producing wines with intense tastes and fresh acidity. The land’s soil is of a granitic type and has a high content of quartz. It allows for an adequate root exploration capability and suitable drainage.

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