Viu Manent Chardonnay Reserva

Viticulture vineyard: from different vineyards in the colchagua valley. Approximately 50% of the grapes come from the fundo san carlos estate near cunaco. The remaining 50% are from two vineyards in the foothills of the andes mountains. Soil: cunaco has alluvial sandy-clay and extraordinarily porous soils with good drainage and very good ability to administer the delivery of water to the plants throughout the year. The soils in the vineyards near the andes primarily have a deep clay-loam texture and good drainage. Climate: the 2016-2017 season began with a winter that was normal in terms of temperatures and rainfall. Temperatures began to rise in late winter and were higher than usual in early spring which resulted in budbreak taking place 2 weeks early although very evenly. The temperatures remained high throughout the spring and into early summer resulting in ideal conditions for optimal and even flowering fruit set and veraison. Summer was hot and therefore the harves