Bodegones Viognier 2018
Establecimiento Juanico
Canelones Uruguay

Style: White wine – Full bodied, characterful and fruity 14% abv 75cl

Tasting Note: Rich aromas of peach, apricot and nectarine, hint of vanilla. The palate, fresh, with a ripe peach character, round and full partially due to 4- 6 months ageing in American oak, all balanced with good underlying mineral acidity that crisps up to a lengthy finish. Delicious!

Vintage: 2018

Food Pairing: Rich shellfish dishes scallops, crab and lobster. Asian dishes echoing the peach and apricot flavours of the wine. roast white meats and roast root vegetables

Producer: Establecimiento Juanico. Leading family owned winery with a great respect for the environment starting in the vineyards, practising a cultivation system using organic principles with minimal human intervention, avoiding the use of chemicals, to ensure a natural balance in the ecosystem.  Winemaker Santiago Deicas

Region: Canelones. Situated near Montevideo, climate similar to Margaret River, Western Australia.

Grape: Viognier.

Country: Uruguay is emerging as one of the most exciting innovative South American wine producing countries, producing wines in a European style.

Bottle Size: 75cl

ABV: 14%

Oak: 30% of the wine aged in second use oak barrels for 4 to 6 months.

Organic: Yes

Vegan Friendly: Yes

Vegetarian Friendly: Yes

Residual sugar: To follow shortly

Press/Review: 2017 – 4 stars Harpers Wine Stars

Serving Temperature: 7-10 ̊ C