Naranjo

Maturana · Maule Valley, Chile

Naranjo (Orange) is made from 100% Torontel grapes native to the Maule Valley. After the delicate winemaking process, the wine remains in contact with the skins of the grapes for eight months. It has a bright copper color with notes of orange skin, grapefruit, dried peaches, and apricots.

Farming
Sustainable farming

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
100% Torontel

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1940

Vessel
8 months in stainless steel with the skins

Vineyard Yield
9,500 kg/hectare

Soil Type
Franco Arcillo Arenoso

Annual Production
6,000 bottles

Vinification
Grapes are hand harvested in a small boxes, and destemmed. They are left to ferment with native yeast and stay in contact with the skins for 8 months in stainless steel tank. After obtaining the natural coloration of the wine, the natural decanting of the marc is made and the wine is bottled.