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Montes Alpha Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay

Montes Alpha Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay 2023

A delightful White wine offering ripe tropical fruit, toasted vanilla, and a bright, fruity finish

Chile

White,Dry

Chardonnay

£16.80
Taxes included.

Montes Alpha, Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay from Chile is a superb dry white still wine crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The vinification involves careful hand-harvesting, whole bunch pressing, and cold maceration, with 30% of the wine fermented and aged in new oak barrels for 12 months. This process imparts standout ripe tropical fruit notes of pineapple and papaya, beautifully balanced with toasted vanilla and dried fruit. The palate is enlivened by enjoyable acidity, leading to a persistent and fruity finish. This elegant Chardonnay pairs wonderfully with poultry, lean fish, or creamy pasta dishes.

75.0CL , 14.0% ABV

Vinification

The grapes were harvested by hand into 300 kg containers. Harvest was carried out early in the morning to maintain the lowest possible temperature in the grapes until their arrival at the winery. Upon arrival, the grapes were sorted by hand and underwent a combination of whole bunch pressing, pressing of destemmed grapes and cold maceration for several hours, allowing the team to play with the aromatic extraction from the skins and level of structure. Fermentation took place at controlled temperatures of between 13°C and 14°C, for around 25 days. 30% of the wine was fermented in new oak barrels and remained there for 12 months before blended and prepared for bottling. Finally, the wine was filtered before being bottled.

Flavour profile

This wine offers a delightful balance of ripe tropical fruits like pineapple and papaya, complemented by elegant toasted notes of vanilla and dried fruit from oak ageing. Its palate is brightened by enjoyable acidity, leading to a persistent and fruity finish.

Serving recommendation

Serve chilled at 12-14°C. No decanting required, enjoy now.

Food pairings

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