Atacama Desert – Vinumlector https://vinumlector.com Wine Experience Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:37:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-White-100x100.png Atacama Desert – Vinumlector https://vinumlector.com 32 32 Kalfu Sumpai Sauvignon Blanc https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/atacama-desert/valle-de-huasco/kalfu-sumpai-sauvignon-blanc/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:21:05 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=11816 Sumpai—mermaid-like entities tasked with guarding the oceans and rivers—this single-vineyard bottling is famous for its extreme coastal influence and striking oceanic character. Kalfu Sumpai Sauvignon Blanc comes from two different sectors: the first, located at a distance of 24 Km from the sea in the sector of Longomilla, located on the third terrace of the Huasco River with a calcareous alluvial matrix of clay, sand and calcium carbonate. The second, located at a distance of 19 Km from the sea in the sector of Nicolasa with lower temperature and more calcium carbonate. For more info, visit Kalfu website. VARIETALS 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual sugar 1.58 g/l
Total acidity 6.70 g/l
pH 3.28

APPEARANCE
Clear, pale green.

NOSE
A complex, elegant and powerful nose which reveals layers of aromas. Notable for its minerality resulting from calcareous soils, together with gentle notes of green chilli pepper and herbs.

PALATE
This refreshing and full-bodied wine has a structured palate and crisp acidity, which provide tension and power. A persistent and clean finish, in which an intense salinity adds complexity to the intermingling notes of stone, citrus fruit and herbs.

AGEING
After fermentation, the wine was aged over its lees for 8 months.

PAIRING
This mineral wine pairs well with oysters, sea urchins and fresh shellfish. It is also excellent with ceviche, fish and white meat.

RATINGS

92pts

3.8

]]>