Viña Leyda

www.leyda.cl

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  Viña Leyda, a property of 80 hectares in the new appellation of Leyda Valley, is found 14 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean, 25 kilometres south-west of Casa Blanca and 75 kilometres west of Santiago on the Coastal Mountain Range.

The low fertility of the soils, together with the gentle (ocean influenced) climate conditions and proper viticulture management allows the development of well-balanced vineyards, with controlled vigour. low yields, and the the production of ripe and fully concentrated grapes.

Leyda Vintage Selection 2001 Reserve

This wine was produced from fully ripe and concentrated lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.  Structure, complexity and elegance that this wine shows is a result of ageing in French oak barrels from different coopers.Blackcurrant, berries and violets join together in a full-bodied, round and complete wine.  

SKU 086694

Leyda Pinot Noir 2001 Reserve - Brisas Vineyard

The grapes used to produce this wine come from a vineyard with a south-west oriented slope.  The wine is dark, ripe, and intense.  On the nose there are black cherry, plum and some herbal notes while the mouth feel is pleasant, supple and broad.SKU 086967

90/100 Strawberry jam, rhubarb, smoky, licorice, compost  barnyard aromas with a touch of herbal orange peel at the back, very pinot and complex. Rich, round, dry and elegant but suave. Ripe black cherry, spicy, smoky, orange, licorice, compost flavours. Persistent and balanced with nice acidity although a touch warm. Good value and attractive styling.  AG-ST