Alamos Chardonnay 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Alamos
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Valle de Uco & Luján de Cuyo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
9-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted as a strong value from Catena/Alamos; past vintages have earned ~90 points from critics (Robert Parker, James Suckling) and multiple Wine Spectator 'Best Buy' mentions

Tasting Note
Bright tropical and citrus fruits (pineapple, green apple, pear) with vanilla, toasted spice and subtle oak; creamy mouthfeel, lively acidity and a clean, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, almond‑crusted halibut, seafood risotto, creamy pasta; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, miso‑glazed cod, mild Thai coconut curry.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel (15–18 days), ~65% partial malolactic fermentation; aged 6–9 months in French and American oak with lees contact and occasional bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Alamos (Catena Zapata family), grown in high‑altitude Mendoza vineyards (Uco, Luján de Cuyo); Catena family has produced Argentine wines for over a century.