COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Vinícola LA Cetto
REGION
Baja California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The L.A. Cetto Chardonnay 2021 is a white wine from Vinícola LA Cetto, a prominent Mexican winery with a rich family history. Established in 1928 by Angelo Cetto, the winery is now managed by the third generation and is recognized as Mexico's largest wine producer. The grapes are sourced from the Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, a region renowned as the core of Mexican winemaking. This area's climate, influenced by the Pacific Ocean, features warm summers and cool, rainy winters, contributing to the unique character of the wines. Vinícola LA Cetto's extensive vineyard holdings, exceeding 1,000 hectares, underscore their commitment to controlling the quality and profile of their wines.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vinícola LA Cetto is Mexico's largest wine producer.
Fact 02
The winery was founded by an Italian immigrant in 1928.
Fact 03
Valle de Guadalupe is the epicenter of Mexican wine production.
Fact 04
The winery owns over 1,000 hectares of vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The L.A. Cetto Chardonnay 2021 is produced by Vinícola LA Cetto, a winery that emphasizes control over its wine profiles through its extensive vineyard ownership. The grapes are grown in the Valle de Guadalupe region of Baja California. A key winemaking decision for this Chardonnay is its lack of oak aging, a technique often employed to highlight the varietal's inherent fruit characteristics and maintain a clean, fresh profile. This approach focuses on the natural expression of the Chardonnay grape as cultivated in the unique terroir of Baja California.
