COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Bodega Los Haroldos
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chacabuco Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc 2020 is a naturally sweet white wine from Bodega Los Haroldos, a family winery with a history dating back to 1939. The wine is made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes grown in the Eastern region of Mendoza, Argentina, an area known for its fertile soils irrigated by Andean meltwater and its distinct climate of cold winters and hot summers with cool nights. The 'Chacabuco' label is inspired by the founder's hometown, reflecting the winery's commitment to tradition and passion. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its production method, which involves halting fermentation early to preserve natural sweetness, resulting in a wine with a lower alcohol content.
ALCOHOL
7.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery's founder, Haroldo Santos Falasco, started selling wine from a bicycle in 1939.
Fact 02
The 'Chacabuco' label is named after the founder's hometown.
Fact 03
This wine is intentionally bottled with a lower alcohol content (7.5% ABV).
Fact 04
Fermentation is deliberately stopped to retain natural sweetness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Chacabuco Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc 2020 is produced from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes sourced from the Eastern region of Mendoza. The winemaking process involves maceration and fermentation in stainless steel vats at low temperatures. A distinctive technique employed is the forced stopping of alcoholic fermentation once the desired residual sugar level is reached, thereby preserving the wine's natural sweetness. Following this, the wine is bottled.
