La Playa Wines
Winery
La Playa wines have always been farmed sustainably. Our early motivation in using these green practices was easy: Sustainable grapes yield the cleanest and more pure varietals.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Notes: A deep elegant scarlet color. This Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of ripe black currant and mocha, with structured tannins and a supple finish.
COMPOSITION
Harvest: By hand
Appellation: Colchagua Valley
Age of the Vines: 26 years
Yield: 5.1 tons per acre
Malolactic: Yes
Total Acidity: 5.3 g/L
Maceration: Yes
Fermentation: Selected yeast, 65-75F, 10 days
Aging: 8 months total in stainless steel (50%) and Neutral French and American Oak (50%)
Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.6
Sauvignon Blanc
Notes: A delicate pale gold. On the nose, aromas of lemon, fresh pineapple with hints of lavender. It is a bright well balanced wine with a clean minerality and touch of lime on the finish.
COMPOSITION
Harvest: By hand
Appellation: Curico Valley
Age of the Vines: 26 years
Yield: 5.0 tons per acre
Malolactic: No
Total Acidity: 6.1 g/L
Maceration: No
Fermentation: Selected yeast, 65-75F, 10 days
Aging: 100% Stainless Steel with 2 months sur lie
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.2
merlot
Notes: A pleasant garnet color. On the nose, plums, blackberries with hints of toasted oak. The palate has pronounced blueberry with good balance and a soft finish.
COMPOSITION
Harvest: By hand
Appellation: Colchagua Valley
Age of the Vines: 26 years
Yield: 5.0 tons per acre
Malolactic: Yes
Total Acidity: 5.2 g/L
Maceration: No
Fermentation: Selected yeast, 65-75F, 10 days
Aging: 6-8 months in contact with French and American oak
Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.5
un-oaked chardonnay
Notes: A rich gold hay color. On the nose, aromas of tropical fruits such as kiwi and pineapple along with delicate floral notes. The palate has good balanced between refreshing acidity and a lush mouthfeel.
COMPOSITION
Harvest: By hand
Appellation: Colchagua Valley
Age of the Vines: 24 years
Yield: 5.0 tons per acre
Malolactic: No
Total Acidity: 5.6 g/L
Maceration: No
Fermentation: Selected yeast, 65-75F, 10 days
Aging: 100% stainless steel with 2 months sur lie
Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.35