Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Description of the Doña Paula Winery

Doña Paula Estate, nestled in the fertile lands of Mendoza, Argentina, is admired for its determination to produce wines that fully embody the expression of their unique terroir. Specializing in Malbec, Doña Paula also excels with other grape varieties, including Sauvignon Blanc, implementing sustainable viticultural practices to produce high-quality wines that reflect the diversity and excellence of the Mendoza region.

Description of the Cuvée Doña Paula Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc

Cuvée Doña Paula Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc is a lively and refreshing expression of this popular grape variety, grown in the ideal conditions offered by Mendoza. This wine highlights the aromatic freshness and spicy acidity characteristic of Sauvignon Blanc, while capturing the subtle nuances provided by the terroir. With particular attention to winemaking, Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc offers a vintage that combines purity, aromatic intensity and elegance.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Sauvignon Blanc seduces with its intense aromas of white-fleshed fruit, citrus and herbaceous notes, with touches of white flowers and a fine minerality. The aromatic expression is both pure and complex, offering a captivating and refreshing olfactory experience.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

• Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc
• Profile: A lively and balanced wine, marked by a beautiful acidity which brings freshness and dynamism. The texture is light and pleasant, with a clean, refreshing finish that encourages another sip.
• Aging Potential: Although designed to be appreciated for its freshness when young, this Sauvignon Blanc can also benefit from short aging, allowing the aromas to blossom and gain complexity.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Doña Paula Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc is perfect as an accompaniment to light dishes such as seafood, fresh salads or fresh goat's cheese. Its invigorating and aromatic character makes it an excellent choice for aperitifs or summer meals.

Although Argentina is considered the "new world", its wine tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization, in the 16th century and then by Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world has made more progress in the last years of the 20th century (on the viticultural and oenological level and necessarily financially) which has allowed the country's wine producers to increase quality levels and have succeeded in consolidating an international export market. Argentina has now become the fifth largest wine producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States. Viticulture is practiced mainly in the foothills of the Andes, and more particularly in Mendoza, where the desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3000 meters above sea level! The terroir here is well suited to the grape variety adopted by Argentina: the omnipresent Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, he is today responsible for some of the most famous Argentinian wines, which are characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and dark fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape variety of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which gives a wine with a floral and tropical taste. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentinian wines are recognized throughout the world for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.