Wenlock Cellars
CoPa Semillon, Valle de Itata 2023
CoPa Semillon, Valle de Itata 2023
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On the dry coastal Itata, about 20 km away from the Pacific Ocean, these wonderful Semillón vineyards have stood the test of time for over 100 years.
Production
This 100% Semillón is sourced from small 120 years old vineyard located in Güarilihue, Itata Valley. The vines are bush trained, dry farmed and no rootstock. The soil profile is granite rock with moderate amounts of quartz. Grapes are hand harvest in small boxes of 15 kg. The grapes were destemmed and gently pressed over six hours, with the juice then settled in a stainless steel tank. After 24 hours of decanting, the must and selected lees were transferred to 300 and 500 litre French oak barrels for fermentation. The Semillón was aged for thirteen months in both new and used French oak, and then bottled and rested for six months before release.
Tasting notes
A wide range of aromas, such as honey, peach, green herbs, dried fruit and gunpowder. It is a structured Semilón, medium bodied with mineral and a saline touch on the palate. A balanced and complex wine with a long and elegant finish.
Food match
Seared Tuna salad.
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ABV
13.5%
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Bottle Size
75cl
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Region/Country
Rio Itata, Chile
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Grape
Semillon 100%
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Features
Vegetarian, Vegan
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Closure
Cork
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Winemaker
Rodrigo Concha
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Appellation
Valle de Itata
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Allergen info
Contains sulphites and no other allergens
Meet the Producer
From Rio Itata, CoPa Wines is a tiny project solely focussing on old Itata's ancient vineyards, the oldest in Chile, from a clutch of small family growers brought together into the CoPa family of small ferments and tiny volumes. Their philosophy is simple: to make boutique quality wines, respecting the vineyards of Itata and interpreting each year's natural elements (climate, soil) to produce honest wines.
