Vintage: 2017

Country: Chilie

Region: Casablanca Valley

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay 100%

Alcohol by Volume: 13%

Bottle size: 75cl

The Kalfu ranges are linked to the sea creatures depicted on the labels: Molu means 'where the sun sets' - historically it was believed that during the day stars would hide in the sea and become starfish.

The 2017 growing season was marked by low temperatures in the Lolol Valley during the ripening period, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly. The absence of rainfall throughout the season produced healthy grapes with good levels of acidity and moderately low alcohol content.

The clusters were harvested by night and then carefully transported to the winery. Prior to fermentation, a cold maceration was carried out for a period of 12 to 14 hours to increase contact between juice and skin. The fermentation was carried out slowly, maintained at a constant temperature of between 13 and 16ºC, which allowed for extraction of the fruit and mineral aromas characteristic of Chardonnay. After fermentation, it was left to rest for 6 months on its lees, with regular bâtonnage. About 15% of the volume was raised in French oak for six months.