Meli 2014 Dry Riesling Maule Valley Chile

Description

The dream of Adriana Cerda, famed Chilean enologist and celebrated winemaker of 30 years, this critically acclaimed vineyard (Wine & Spirits, James Suckling Report) uses dry farming methods to grow the aromatic white grape often associated with Germany. Riesling can be quite expressive of Chilean terroir – rich with clays, sand and minerals on a calcareous layer – and is well-suited to the Maule Valley’s long growing season, cool nights and warm, dry days. The small vineyard of 13 sandy hectares is cooled by a soft sea breeze from the nearby Pacific to enable a slow and luxurious ripening of the grapes. Rated 90 points by Robert Parker, Meli’s Riesling is unoaked with no residual sugar, showcasing the grape’s brisk acidity. Almost alive with freshness, it has a high intensity of fruit flavors. The winery produces only about 500 cases of this rare gem.