COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Bodega Santa Julia
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Santa Julia's 'El Zorrito' Naranjo Chardonnay Natural is a distinctive orange wine from Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina. Produced by Bodega Santa Julia, a winery dedicated to organic and sustainable practices and honoring the Zuccardi family legacy, this wine is made from 100% organically grown Chardonnay. The name 'El Zorrito' translates to 'the little fox,' inspired by the wildlife found in their vineyards. This wine represents a commitment to minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the pure character of the grape and its terroir to shine through.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
El Zorrito means 'the little fox' in Spanish, inspired by vineyard visitors.
Fact 02
This Chardonnay is vinified like a red wine, with significant skin contact.
Fact 03
It's a natural wine with no added sulfites and fermented with native yeasts.
Fact 04
Bodega Santa Julia is a leading producer of organic wines in Argentina.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Santa Julia's 'El Zorrito' Naranjo Chardonnay Natural is crafted using 100% organically grown Chardonnay grapes from Maipú, Mendoza. The winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention. Key techniques include fermentation with indigenous yeasts and an extended post-fermentation maceration period of 45 days with the grape skins, which imparts the wine's characteristic orange hue and texture. No sulfites are added during the process, and the wine is bottled unfiltered to maintain its natural integrity. This approach aims to capture the pure expression of the grape and its environment.
