Clos de Luz

Garnacha 'Azuda'

Garnacha 'Azuda', Clos de Luz

Garnacha Azuda Clos de Luz
  • Garnacha
  • Sourced from Clos de Luz’s Block 9, which is 0.6HA
  • Colluvial soil with a high proportion of granite and quartz
  • Hand harvested in small crates for strict fruit selection
  • 100% whole bunch fermentation with indigenous yeasts in open-top fermenters and concrete
  • The press wine is aged 9 months in old oak, and the free run wine ages in 800L clay amphora. They are then blended and bottle aged for 3 months before release
  • Azuda is named after the Azuda wheels, which is the famous water wheel of Almahue. It received the “World Monuments Watch” status in 1999.

 

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Chile
Region:
Rapel Valley
Appellation:
Rapel Valley
Variety:
Grenache
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle CL-LUZ-22-21 12/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2023-04-06
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2023-02-16
Vinous Media
Score
92
Date
2023-06-06