Santa Estampilla Chardonnay 2021

Variety: Chardonnay
Appellation: D.O. Maule Valley
Winemaker: Claudio Gonçalves
Bottling: Estate bottled
Alcohol: 13.5%

Vineyards
The grapes come from our estate vineyards in Villa Alegre, 285 km south of Santiago in the Maule Valley. The soils are derived from volcanic ash and consist of sandy to sandy-loam earth. The vineyards are flat and receive an excellent exposure to sunlight. The yields are carefully controlled so as to produce concentrated and elegant wines.
Climate
The Villa Alegre region of Chile has a Mediterranean- style climate. Winter rains are plentiful and summers are dry with marked temperature variations between day and night, thereby allowing the grapes to obtain superb tannin development as well as excellent aromas and colour concentration.
Vinification
The Chardonnay grapes were harvested by hand early in the morning at the middle of March. We used only the low pressure to ferment in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts at temperatures ranging from 12° to 14°C, during a twenty-day period allowing the extraction of varietal aromas. Prior to bottling, the wines are stabilized and filtered carefully to keep all the fruit.
Notes from our Winemaker
Our Chardonnay Varietal has a bright yellow color. Has prominent aromas of banana, ripe peach and tropical fruit. In the mouth it is balanced, with predominance of fruits from the Tropics. Has a great persistence and a fresh harmony. Matches appetizers, green salads, seafood, poultry and young cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature Between 12° – 13°C