COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Andes Plateau
REGION
Maule Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Andes Plateau Cota 500 Chardonnay is a white wine from Chile's Maule Valley, produced by the family-owned winery Andes Plateau. The 'Cota 500' name signifies that grapes are sourced from vineyards at a minimum altitude of 500 meters, reflecting the winery's focus on high-elevation terroirs. The vineyards are situated in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, benefiting from the unique climate conditions that high altitudes provide. The winery was founded by Felipe Uribe and Maite Hojas with a commitment to expressing the origin of their wines through minimal intervention winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.9%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are sourced from vineyards averaging 560 meters altitude.
Fact 02
Vineyards are over 20 years old.
Fact 03
Practicing organic farming with all work done by hand.
Fact 04
Yields are kept low at 1.8 kg per plant.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Andes Plateau Cota 500 Chardonnay is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process involves whole cluster pressing and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place in concrete tanks for five months or in used French barrels for up to six months, depending on the vintage. The grapes are sourced from vineyards planted above 500 meters, with colluvial soils of volcanic origin mixed with alluvial soils. Farming practices are organic, and all vineyard work is performed by hand.
