Chardonnay 2024

E's Vino Chardonnay originates from the Valle de Uco wine region in the heart of Mendoza, Argentina, specifically from the cool, elevated areas of Gualtallary and its surroundings. The vineyards are situated at over 1,100 meters above sea level, on light, gravelly, and calcareous alluvial soils that ensure excellent drainage. These conditions, combined with significant temperature variations between warm days and cool nights, allow for a slow and controlled ripening of the Chardonnay grapes, resulting in remarkable aromatic finesse.

The winemaking process for this Chardonnay begins with a manual harvest , allowing for the selection of optimally ripe grapes while preserving the integrity of the fruit. The pressing is gentle to extract a crystal-clear juice, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. At the end of this process, malolactic fermentation is prevented through cold stabilization. Once vinification is complete, the wine is blended and then aged for six months in tanks. It is subsequently clarified and stabilized before bottling.

This wine reveals Notes of stewed apple , pear , lemon zest , white peach , chamomile , and flint . On the palate, it is lively and taut, balanced by a lovely texture. The finish is elegant and mouthwatering, with a mineral imprint and freshness that underscore the refined and expressive character of this Argentinian Chardonnay.

Although Argentina is considered the "New World," its winemaking tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization in the 16th century and later to Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been a part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world made more progress in the final years of the 20th century (in terms of viticulture and oenology, and necessarily financially), which allowed the country's wine producers to raise quality levels and successfully consolidate 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 specifically in Mendoza, where desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3,000 meters above sea level! The terroir here is well-suited to Argentina's adopted grape variety: the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, it is now responsible for some of Argentina's most famous wines, characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and black fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which produces a wine with a floral and tropical flavor. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentine wines are recognized worldwide for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.