Terrazas Altos del Plata Chardonnay 750ml

Description

A crisp and elegant Argentinian Chardonnay from Mendoza’s high altitude vineyards. This fresh, fruit-forward white wine offers notes of citrus, apple and tropical fruit backed by a hint of vanilla oak.

Product Highlights:

• From the renowned Terrazas winery in Mendoza, Argentina
• Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes
• Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels
• Crisp acidity and fruit-forward flavor profile
• Notes of lemon, green apple, pineapple and vanilla

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Pale straw yellow color
• Aroma: Citrus, green apple, tropical fruits and vanilla
• Palate: Medium-bodied and fresh, with crisp acidity. Flavors of lemon, lime, green apple, pineapple and hints of vanilla oak. The finish is clean and refreshing.

Food Pairings:

• Seafood dishes like grilled shrimp or seared scallops
• Roasted chicken or turkey
• Creamy pasta dishes
• Goat cheese appetizers
• Vegetarian dishes

Vineyard Notes:

• Grapes sourced from high altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley region of Mendoza
• Cool climate allows grapes to ripen slowly, developing concentrated flavors
• Limestone rich soils
• Sustainable vineyard practices

Production Notes:

• Hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes
• Whole cluster pressing to gently extract juice
• Cool fermentation preserves fruit character
• Aged 6 months sur lie in French oak barrels, with weekly batonnage

Product Details:

• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
• Country: Argentina
• Region: Mendoza

Frequently Asked Questions:

What kind of food does this wine pair well with?
This Chardonnay pairs nicely with seafood, poultry dishes, vegetarian cuisine and goat cheese appetizers. The crisp acidity stands up well to creamy sauces.

What is the alcohol percentage?
The alcohol by volume is 13.5%

Is this wine aged in oak?
Yes, this Chardonnay is aged for 6 months in French oak barrels to lend hints of vanilla oak to complement the vibrant fruit flavors.

What climate are the grapes grown in?
The Chardonnay grapes are grown in the cool climate, high altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley in Mendoza. This allows a long, slow ripening period to develop concentrated flavors.

Is this wine sustainably produced?
Yes, Terrazas uses sustainable practices in their vineyards to protect the environment.