Get to know: Tabali, Pedregoso Gran Reserva Viognier

Crisp, aromatic and elegantthis Viognier is a bright and expressive white from Chiles cool Limar Valley.

Tasting Note

This Viognier opens with vivid aromas of citrus, orange peel, dried apricot, white peach and a hint of candied fruit. On the palate, floral and honeyed notes blend seamlessly with juicy pear and peach flavours, all lifted by a chalky minerality typical of Limar. Bright, clean and silky, it finishes with great purity and texture.

Top food pairings:

• Steamed langoustines or sea bass with ginger and herbs
• Thai green curry or lemongrass chicken
• Cheese: creamy burrata or ricotta

Kate Says

“Viognier can be an exciting and exotic grape and a good alternative for fans of tropical unoaked Chardonnay. If you’ve never tried it, this lovely Chilean example is a great place to start.”

Producer Info

Tabal is a pioneering winery in Chiles Limar Valley, founded in 2002 and renowned for producing vibrant, terroir-driven wines. Their vineyards stretch from the Andes down close to the Pacific, and the coastal fog (camanchaca) brings welcome coolness, making Limar one of Chiles coolest growing regions.

The Pedregoso Gran Reserva Viognier comes from the Espinal estate and nearby vineyards planted on calcareous, alluvial soils. Whole-bunch pressing preserves acidity and freshness, and the juice is cold-decanted before gentle fermentation with selected yeasts. The wine sees no oak just stainless steel purity – highlighting fruit clarity and the regions minerality. Fermentation and ageing happen in steel until bottling.

How its made:

• 100% Viognier grown on alluvial, limestone-rich soils in Limar Valley
• Whole-bunch pressed and cold-decanted for clarity and freshness
• Fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures (below 18C)
• Stays in stainless steel post-fermentation until bottling – no oak
• Produced vegan-friendly and with minimal intervention

Good to know:

• Region: Limar Valley, Chile
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: 100% Viognier
• ABV: 13.5%
• Closure: Screwcap
• Vegan / Vegetarian: Yes

Why we love it:

Tabals Pedregoso shows how well Viognier can shine when treated with care. Fresh, expressive and impeccably balanced – this is one of Chiles finest white wines, brilliant with seafood and spicy food or simply served on a warm evening.