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| Author: | meljones [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fragoso Chardonnay 2008 M&S £5.99 |
Altos del Condor Chardonnay 2008 M&S £6.99 Winemaker and winery: Daniel Pi, Trapiche Grape variety: Chardonnay. Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza. Viticulture/Vinification: High altitude vineyards - up to 1,400 metres above sea level. Sandy soils with loose-clay particles and very low levels of organic matter. Average age of vines is between 8 and 12 years. Hand harvesting, destemming, cold skin maceration at 10º C for 5 hours, pneumatic pressing, cold settling (36 hours), addition of selected yeasts, controlled fermentation at 15º C for 21 days. 40% of the wine is aged in oak for 3 months: 60% in French oak and 40% in American oak. 200 stores. Strong vanilla and ripe tropical fruits on the nose. A lot of oak in the mouth, really quite chewy and with a bitter taste. 13.50% 02/04/09 |
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