Emiliana Novas Riesling Gran Reserva 2021 Val Del Bio Bio (DC) Chile, 13.50% ABV
€16.95 O’Briens Wine
stunningly complex and a real deal at this price!
This organic Chilean Riesling from Bio Bio* is clear golden yellow in colour. It features lifted aromas of apple, pear, and lime, a waft of diesel (common in Rieslings wines the Bio Bio Valley, one of Chile’s most southern wine regions) and a hint of honeysuckle sweetness.
The palate is full of flavour, but the limey acidity helps maintain balance through to the persistent finish. This expressive wine is Highly Recommended. While the diesel aroma can be off-putting in some Rieslings, it is very modest here and not bothersome at all.
According to O’Briens, with its fresh acidity, this off-dry style Riesling pairs perfectly with Asian cuisine. It also complements oysters, shellfish, white meats, smoked salmon, and vegetarian dishes.
Emiliana is the world’s largest organic winery, noted for its Cabernet Sauvignon. The Guilisasti family, a significant shareholder in Concha Y Toro, is the majority shareholder here.
Riesling is far from being the most popular white wine in South America. Chile leads with 820 acres, while Argentina has 219. These figures are minuscule compared to Germany, which grows over 60,000 acres, about 40% of world production.
* Bio Bio is in Chile’s most southern wine area. A little further on, you’ll see penguins and icebergs. In the cool Bio Bio, the most popular grapes grown are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It is now being recognised, according to Wines of South America, as "an excellent spot for the aromatic white varieties, notably Riesling". Our bottle delivers further proof of the statement.
