COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Alamos Wines
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Alamos Chardonnay 2022 is a white wine from Mendoza, Argentina, produced by Alamos Wines, a label from the esteemed Bodega Catena Zapata. The grapes are cultivated in high-altitude vineyards, ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 feet above sea level. This unique terroir is characterized by significant diurnal temperature shifts and mineral-rich irrigation, contributing to the wine's distinctive profile. Alamos Wines, established in 1993, aims to provide accessible, high-quality wines that showcase the essence of Argentine varietals, drawing on the Catena Zapata family's long history in the region.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown between 3,000-5,000 feet.
Fact 02
Part of Bodega Catena Zapata's legacy.
Fact 03
Benefits from mineral-rich snowmelt irrigation.
Fact 04
A 'Best Buy' for Wine Spectator multiple times.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Alamos Chardonnay 2022 is produced through a process that begins with alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 15 to 18 days at temperatures between 15-18°C. A significant portion, 65%, undergoes partial malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 5 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels. This combination of techniques aims to balance fruit expression with textural complexity and subtle oak influence.
