A sub-region of the San Antonio Valley, Leyda is one of Chile’s coolest growing zones. And this wine displays a host of cool climate attributes. The adjectives that come immediately to mind are assertive, flinty, chalky and minerally. Medium bodied, it offers lively flavors of lime, lemon zest and citrus. There is also some sliced green apple fruit flavor that leads to a pleasing crisp finish. Stylistically, this Sauvignon falls between popular one-dimensional New Zealand and real-deal Sancerre. It is a highly distinctive Sauvignon that begs to be served with seafood.
Aresti, Leyda Valley (Chile) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
By Norm Roby