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ORIGIN | CLARA BENEGAS | CHARDONNAY

CHARACTERISTICS

Varietal composition: 100% Chardonnay.

Grapes Origin: Finca La Encerrada, Gualtallary (1450 meters above sea level; 4800 ft), Uco Valley, Mendoza.

Harvest time: Second week of February.

Winemaking process: Maceration, pressing and racking. Ageing on lies for three months.

Ageing: Young and fruity wine, without wood.

Tasting notes:

-Colour: Clean and brilliant. Light yellow colour with green hues.

-Nose: The chardonnay with its elegant notes of white peach, pineapple and white flowers, grants body, structure and softness.

-Mouth: The entrance in the mouth is refreshing, exhibiting a delicate structure in the middle mouth where this wine reaches its maximum expresion. Long and lingering finish with a balanced acidity.

Ageing capacity: Because it is a young wine with typical fresh fruit notes, we recommend to drink up to 3 years after production.

Drinking temperature: Between 8°C -10°C (46°F – 50°F).

INFORMATION

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Premios:

2017, Austral Spectator (Argentina): 94 points