COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Terrazas Vineyards
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Terrazas de los Andes Chardonnay 2022 is a white wine from Argentina's Mendoza region, specifically the Uco Valley. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards, with some sites reaching up to 1500 meters, and are in transition to organic farming. Founded in 1999 by Bodegas Chandon, Terrazas de los Andes emphasizes a vineyard-first philosophy, aiming to express the unique terroir of its elevated sites. The producer's approach focuses on selecting specific vineyard plots across natural terraces to capture distinct microclimates, contributing to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are planted up to 1500 meters (nearly 5000 feet) high.
Fact 02
The winery is a subsidiary of Moët Hennessy.
Fact 03
Vineyards are in transition to organic farming.
Fact 04
Awarded 92 points by James Suckling for the 2022 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Terrazas de los Andes Chardonnay 2022 emphasizes the expression of high-altitude terroir. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in Gualtallary and El Peral, Uco Valley, at elevations ranging from 1200 to 1500 meters. The vineyards are currently transitioning to organic farming practices. Following harvest, the wine undergoes gentle oak aging, with some indications of 6 months in primarily used French oak barrels. This aging process is designed to impart subtle complexity and texture while allowing the inherent characteristics of the Chardonnay grapes from these unique high-altitude sites to remain prominent.
