COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Nordic Sea Winery
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
El Cortejo Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine produced by Nordic Sea Winery, a modern facility in Sweden. The grapes are sourced from Mendoza, Argentina, a region known for its continental climate. The wine's name, 'El Cortejo,' is inspired by a Chilean folk dance, suggesting a lively character. Nordic Sea Winery, established by Takis Soldatos, focuses on global grape sourcing and maintains strict quality control during the refinement, aging, and bottling stages in Sweden, highlighting an international winemaking collaboration.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes from Argentina, wine bottled in Sweden.
Fact 02
Name 'El Cortejo' means 'courtship' in Spanish.
Fact 03
Nordic Sea Winery is one of Northern Europe's most modern wineries.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
El Cortejo Sauvignon Blanc undergoes classic white wine vinification. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures to preserve freshness. The wine is aged without oak, focusing on the varietal characteristics. Nordic Sea Winery, based in Sweden, sources grapes from Mendoza, Argentina, and handles the refinement, aging, and bottling processes there, ensuring a controlled production environment.
