Los Cardos Chardonnay 2020

Description of the Doña Paula Estate

Nestled in the fertile lands of Mendoza, Argentina, Doña Paula Estate is admired for its dedication to producing wines that fully embody the expression of their unique terroir. Specializing in Malbec, Doña Paula also excels with other varietals, 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 Chardonnay

Cuvée Doña Paula Los Cardos Chardonnay 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 fruity roundness characteristic of Chardonnay, while capturing the subtle nuances provided by the terroir. With careful attention to winemaking, Los Cardos Chardonnay offers a cuvée that combines purity, aromatic intensity and elegance.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Chardonnay seduces with its intense aromas of white-fleshed fruits, citrus fruits and exotic fruits, 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: Chardonnay
• Profile: A lively and balanced wine, marked by a beautiful acidity that brings freshness and dynamism. The texture is light and pleasant, with a clean and refreshing finish that encourages another sip.
• Aging Potential: Although designed to be enjoyed for its freshness in its youth, this Sauvignon Blanc can also benefit from a short aging, allowing the aromas to blossom and gain complexity.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Doña Paula Los Cardos Chardonnay is perfect as an accompaniment to light dishes such as seafood, fresh salads or fresh goat 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.