Viña Leyda

http://www.leyda.cl

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.

Classic Reserve Carmenère 2006

This Carmenere comes from selected vineyards planted uphill in the Colchagua Valley. Both vineyards are managed in order to achieve low yields,close to 7 tons/hectare, and therefore small and full concentrated grapes.

 

The viticultural management is carried out in accordance with organic principles, without any pesticide application and based on a controlled irrigation deficit and careful canopy distribution. Harvest is done by hand late on the season, in the last days of April, in order to get a complete ripeness of flavours and tannins.

 

Strong varietal character, with ripe fruity aromas of blackberries and herbs. White pepper and a hint of coffee add complexity to the nose. On the palate is bright and juicy, with a silky texture and subtle oak notes at the finish.

SKU 428615

Classic Reserve Chardonnay 2008

Winemaking is made orientated to preserve the varietal aromas and the character of San Antonio Valley. No oak or malolactic fermentation are present in this wine, keeping the natural acidity and minerality of the estate.

 

However, the wine is left on its lees for 4 months in order to get roundness and volume in the palate.

 

Classic Reserve Chardonnay is fresh and fruit driven in the nose with ripe citrus aromas and honey . Sharp and well balanced with a sweet front palate and mineral and roasted almonds flavours at the back. Bright acidity and a long fresh finish.

SKU 835017

Classic Reserve Syrah 2006

This Syrah comes from a single vineyard located in the upper part of Colchagua Valley.

 

After a gentle fermentation, the wine is left over lees and skins for an additional 5 days. Then, the wine is aged for 8 months in French oak barrels. New oak is not used in this wine in order to keep the fruitiness of it.

 

Classic Reserve Syrah has a complex nose with blackberries, green pepper, leather and a toasty note. On the palate is well structured and soft, with a pleasant oaky finish.

SKU 107987

Leyda Carmenère 2006 Talhuen Vineyard

This Carmenère comes from vertically planted vineyards (allowing optimal exposure and temperatures for ripening) located in the heart of the Colchagua Valley.

 

The wine possesses aromas of ripe blackberries, leather with spicy notes typical of the grape; and, an opulent dark fruity palate with rounded tannins.

SKU 086975

Leyda Pinot Noir Lot 21 2005

A complex and elegant wine, with delicate aromas of strawberries, black cherries, orange peel and herbs together with a subtle oak complexity.

 

The first impression on the taste reminds of fresh and sweet red berries. In the middle it has great volume with concentrated black cherry flavours and soft ripe tannins that widely cover the palate and cross all the way through, leaving a bright and lingering finish.

SKU 207845

Leyda Vintage Selection 2002

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.

 

Vintage Selection is elegant and complex on the nose. Ripe and fresh aromas of red and black fruit like raspberries, cassis and black cherries join together with subtle hints of oak , menthol and a slightly wet forest note . In the palate is wide and opulent. Ripe and velvety tannins travel all through the palate, holding the weight of the intense and fresh fruity flavours and leaving a long and delicate aftertaste.

SKU 086694