This wine has a nice gold color with some pink hues. On the nose, it shows some sweet notes of spices, dry nuts, white flowers, as well as some light notes of huesillo (dry peaches). In the mouth it shows a beautiful acidity, with a nice mouthfeel and structure and a good length to the finish.
rich fish and meat dishes, cheeses, appetizer and dessert
"This has a rich gold color with aromas of pear skin, baked peach, chamomile and orange zest. It’s full-bodied with medium acidity and a waxy texture. Smooth layers of flowers, oranges and stone fruit. Drink now."
- James Suckling (June 2021), 93 pts
"One of a growing number of orange wines in Chile - it's good to see the country embracing new styles - this Viognier hails from the Siegel's San Alberto vineyard in Peralillo, planted in 1999. Fermented for three weeks on its skins before ageing in wood, it's a dense, flavoursome white with plenty of grip and extract, some tannic grip and flavours of blood orange, peach and quince. 2021-24"
- Tim Atkin MW (Chile 2021 Special Report), 90 pts
- Tim Atkin MW (Chile 2020 Special Report), 91 pts
Alberto Siegel was born in Santiago in 1946, the third generation in Chile of an Austrian family. His grandfather was an Austrian architect that built some very important and traditional ...
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