Longavi 'GLUP!' Naranjo Moscatel, Chile 2024

Glup is a collaboration between two friends from different continents who teamed up during 2012 - Chilean producer Julio Bouchon and South African winemaker David Nieuwoudt. Longaví wants to reflect the deep diversity of Chilean wines, with freshness and personality. Each Longaví wine combines grapes and terroir that express the individuality of each vineyard, and is made with varieties that express the full power of the valley. In the winery, there is no standard recipe, but a desire to respect the origin of the grapes with techniques that honor that origin.

• WINEMAKER: Julio Bouchon & David Nieuwoudt

• FARMING: Organic and sustainable practices; hand-harvested fruit

• VARIETY: 100% Moscatel

• TERROIR: Itata Valley, Chile; old-vine bush-trained vineyards; granitic soils with high acidity and low yields; cool coastal influences

• VINIFICATION: Skin-contact fermentation for six months in amphorae; minimal sulfur use

• AGING: Extended maturation in amphorae to enhance texture and complexity

• TASTING NOTES: Vibrant orange hue; aromas of lychee, elderflower, mandarin, and wild mint; palate offers citrus zest, subtle spice, and a refreshing finish

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Grilled octopus with herbs, fresh ceviche, or aged goat cheese

• SCORES:

  • 92 – Wine Enthusiast

  • 90 – Vinous (Eric Guido)

  • 89 – Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez)