COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Cooperativa Vinícola Aurora
REGION
Serra Gaúcha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cooperativa Vinícola Aurora, founded in 1931 by 16 families in Bento Gonçalves, is Brazil's largest and most awarded wine cooperative. The 'Micro Lotes' (micro-lots) series represents their ultra-premium, limited-production project designed to showcase the unique potential of specific micro-terroirs. This Chardonnay is sourced from a single vineyard in Pinto Bandeira, a region celebrated for its high altitude, volcanic basalt soils, and cool climate, which yield wines of exceptional freshness, structure, and mineral character.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pinto Bandeira is famous for sparkling wines, but its high-altitude terroir also produces exceptional, mineral-driven still Chardonnays.
Fact 02
The 'Micro Lotes' series features individually numbered bottles, highlighting its extremely limited production run.
Fact 03
Cooperativa Vinícola Aurora is Brazil's largest wine cooperative, representing over 1,100 active family growers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from a single vineyard in Pinto Bandeira at optimal ripeness. After gentle pressing, the must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation. A portion of the wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels to introduce subtle complexity, spice, and texture, while the remaining portion is kept in stainless steel tanks to preserve the vibrant primary fruit and crisp acidity. Periodic lees stirring (bâtonnage) is performed to enhance the wine's roundness and mouthfeel.
