Estate Chardonnay 2018

Description of the Doña Paula Winery

Doña Paula Estate, established in the heart of Mendoza, Argentina, is recognized for its dedication to excellence and innovation in the production of distinctive wines. Specializing in Malbec, the estate also excels in the production of high quality white wines, notably Chardonnay. Through respectful viticultural practices and meticulous winemaking, Doña Paula produces wines that faithfully reflect the unique terroir of its high-altitude vineyards.

Description of the Cuvée Doña Paula Estate Chardonnay

Cuvée Doña Paula Estate Chardonnay is an elegant and refined interpretation of this classic grape variety, reflecting the exceptional potential of Mendoza terroirs. From carefully selected vineyards, this Chardonnay is vinified to highlight its freshness, aromatic complexity and balance. Judicious aging in oak barrels gives the wine a rich texture and subtle nuances, while preserving the characteristic liveliness of the grape variety.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Chardonnay releases a rich and complex aromatic bouquet, with notes of green apple, pear and peach, accompanied by floral and mineral touches. The aromas of vanilla, brioche and almond, resulting from aging in oak, add a dimension of sophistication and depth to the wine.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

• Grape variety: Chardonnay
• Profile: An elegant and balanced wine, with a beautiful acidity which gives freshness and length on the palate. The creamy texture and lingering finish underline the quality and finesse of the expression of Chardonnay at Doña Paula.
• Aging Potential: Although this Chardonnay is attractive in its youth for its liveliness and fruitiness, it also has good aging potential, allowing flavors and complexity to further flourish with time.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Doña Paula Estate Chardonnay is perfect to accompany seafood dishes, poultry in cream sauce or soft cheeses. Its sophistication and richness make it an excellent choice for special occasions and refined 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.