Tabali Talinay Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Tabali Talinay Sauvignon Blanc 2021

 

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Talinay Sauvignon Blanc 2021
  • Vintage : 2021
  • Country : Chile
  • Region : Limari Valley
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  • Type : White
  • Style : Medium Bodied Aromatic Dry
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 12,5°
  • Grappes : 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Tabalí Talinay Sauvignon Blanc is a pristine expression of Chile's Limarí Valley, showcasing exceptional minerality and vibrant citrus notes that reflect its unique limestone terroir.

Experts Score Vintage
RP Robert Parker 95 2020
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Region and Vineyards

The Talinay vineyard, located in the Limarí Valley, is just 12 km from the Pacific Ocean. The proximity to the sea provides a constant cool breeze, making it the coolest vineyard in the valley, with summer temperatures peaking at just 23.5°C. These conditions delay ripening by 2–3 weeks compared to other coastal regions in Chile, enhancing the wine's acidity and aromatic complexity.

The vineyard lies adjacent to the Fray Jorge National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The soils are rich in limestone, a rarity in Chile, formed from ancient marine terraces. This calcareous soil contributes a distinctive minerality to the wine, as it regulates hydration and supplies essential calcium carbonate to the vines, ensuring balanced growth and flavor concentration.

Winemaking

The grapes for this vintage were meticulously hand-harvested in early March to preserve their freshness. With a yield of 5,000 kg/ha, the focus was on low production to ensure high-quality fruit.

After harvest, the grapes underwent fermentation in small stainless steel tanks at low temperatures (11°C–13°C) to retain their fresh fruit flavors and aromatic profile. The winemaking process prioritized purity and precision, with no oak influence, ensuring the wine reflects the unique character of the Talinay vineyard.

Tasting Notes

  • Color: Pale straw with green highlights.
  • Aromas: Elegant and vibrant, with notes of spring flowers, citrus fruits, and a distinct minerality.
  • Palate: Fresh and lively, featuring flavors of lime, grapefruit, and subtle herbal undertones. The crisp acidity and structured minerality lead to a long, refreshing finish.

Did you know?

The Talinay vineyard sits on ancient marine terraces, a geological phenomenon that is unique in Chile. This gives the wine its unparalleled minerality and fresh acidity, setting it apart from other Sauvignon Blancs in the country.

Wine Pairing Ideas

  • Oysters with a squeeze of lime: Highlights the wine’s crisp acidity and saline minerality.
  • Ceviche: Complements the wine’s citrusy profile and refreshing character.
  • Goat cheese tart: Balances the wine’s vibrant acidity and herbal notes.
  • Grilled asparagus with lemon butter: Matches the wine’s fresh and zesty palate.

Robert Parker (RP) : 95 Points (2020)
The pale and restrained 2020 Talinay Sauvignon Blanc has subtle herbal and spicy notes and even lower alcohol (12.3%) than the other Sauvignon Blanc. It's a crystalline white with focus and precision, very clean and tasty, with chalky minerality, beautifully textured and very long. They select the grapes from the vineyards with higher content in limestone and a north exposition coupled with the effect of the sea breeze, and like the rest of wines from this variety, it was bottled unoaked to keep the varietal purity without any makeup. With time in the glass, the herbal character grows and the freshness maintains. They achieved this harvesting the grapes a little earlier and with the help of the dampening effect of the limestone in the soils. They produced 15,600 bottles, and its an incredible value for the price. It was bottled in October 2020.

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