COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Bodega Son Antem
REGION
Balearic Islands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Son Antem Alba is a 100% Chardonnay from Bodega Son Antem, a family-owned estate established in 2019 in Mallorca. The wine originates from young vines planted in 2019 on lean soils with stone and lime over a limestone bedrock in the foothills of the Mallorcan mountains. The name 'Alba' signifies new beginnings, reflecting the estate's artisanal focus on wines that express the unique terroir of the region. The 2022 vintage was characterized by favorable weather conditions, leading to vibrant and energetic wines. The estate has held organic certification since the 2023 vintage.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Alba means 'dawn' in Spanish, symbolizing new beginnings.
Fact 02
Vineyards were planted in 2019, making the vines relatively young.
Fact 03
The estate is organically certified since vintage 2023.
Fact 04
The wine is made from four different Chardonnay plots.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Son Antem Alba is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process involves pressing the grapes, followed by fermentation, though specific details of this stage are not provided. Tasting notes suggest some oak influence, hinting at barrel aging or contact. The grapes are sourced from four different Chardonnay plots planted in 2019. The estate has been organically certified since the 2023 vintage.
