2021 6x75cl

Las Pizarras Chardonnay 2021 has a clean, bright straw-yellow colour. The elegant nose opens with white flower tones, then a few more citrus touches, followed by some dried fruit, plus some confectionery with hints of vanilla. The citrus profile predominates on the palate, accompanied by notes of marzipan, a touch of pear, and a delicate note reminiscent of currant tart. The palate starts fresh with a vibrant and intense acidity of great depth and persistence. It displays complexity and delicious acidity along with a mineral sensation that makes this a tense, elegant wine.

Vineyards

Sourced entirely from our Aconcagua Costa Estate from specific lots that have a significant component of metamorphic rock including slate (pizarras, in Spanish).Given the extreme of this cool climate site, as well as the uniqueness of its soils and elevations, each small block ripens at its own pace. Its proximity to the cool Pacific Ocean and its well-drained soils, with high level of slate and metamorphic rock, allow the Estate to produce Chardonnay of exceptional complexity, depth, minerality and natural acidity.

Vintage

Late and cold season, long and gentle ripeness. Fresh, elegant and aromatic wines. Thanks to the winter rains, the adequate water reserves in the soil predicted an excellent vineyard development. However, the extremely cold conditions in spring, with over 70% cloudy days during November and December, produced a delay in the phenology of more than 20 days. The enormous rains at the end of January that affected the Central Valley to the South had no impact on our coastal vineyards in the Aconcagua. It only rained 9 mm, with no ignificant effect on the fruit’s health.

Winemaking

Grapes were hand-harvested between March 5th and March 23rd during the early morning hours to ensure the fruit arrives at the winery under cool temperatures and ready for 100% whole cluster pressing. The juice was clarified before being moved by gravity flow into small stainless steel tanks for fermentation. In order to maintain the fresh character of the site, 50% of blend underwent malolactic fermentation progressing slowly in the cellar until an ideal acid- balance was achieved. The wine was drained and then kept for 13 months in French oak barrels, 15% of them new.

Enjoy with:

• Grilled and Roasted White Meats
• Fish/Shellfish
• Salads and Picnics

Pan fried scallops with pea purée & crispy bacon