Chile

Casablanca Valley

1988
81Grapeyear
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Casablanca Valley 1988 Vintage Report

Ideally sequenced and largely stress-free, 1988 goes down as a textbook vintage for Casablanca Valley.

The cycle began with a harmonious flowering period. Warm days (avg 19°C) allowed for an even fruit set, establishing the potential for a generous crop.

Summer conditions were balanced, oscillating between warm spells and refreshing intervals that kept the ripening on a steady track.

The season concluded with a pristine harvest window. With negligible rain (3mm), pickers could wait for perfect phenolic maturity, harvesting each block at its absolute zenith.

**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.

About Casablanca Valley

Chile's premier cool-climate region, cooled by morning fogs from the Pacific Ocean. It produces crisp, fresh Sauvignon Blanc and elegant Pinot Noir.

Climatic Blueprint

Growing Degree Days (GDD)

1661

Total Rainfall

29 mm

Sunshine Hours

2552 hrs

Diurnal Shift

10.2 °C

Frost Days

0 days

Average Temperature

18 °C

Historical Context (9 Years)

Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.

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