Amelia Quebrada Seca Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Amelia
Label Name:
 
Quebrada Seca Vineyard Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Limarí Valley (Quebrada Seca)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Descorchados 2020 — 97 pts (Best White & Best Chardonnay of Chile); Wine Advocate — 95 pts (2018); Tim Atkin — 97 pts; James Suckling — 94; Decanter/other critics 94–96 pts

Tasting Note
Bright, crystalline yellow with aromas of white flowers, pear, citrus and flint; chalky lemon and green-apple on the palate, vibrant acidity, creamy texture and a saline, long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seared tuna with sesame, grilled sea bass, lobster bisque, seafood paella, scallops, salmon-stuffed ravioli, roasted Cornish game hen. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso‑glazed cod, teriyaki salmon, Thai coconut prawn curry, sesame tuna.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay from Quebrada Seca; barrel-fermented and aged ~12 months in French oak (≈18% new), minimal malolactic to preserve freshness, light lees contact for texture.

Vineyard Info
Amelia is Concha y Toro’s ultra‑premium bottling (launched 1993) from the Quebrada Seca vineyard (190 m, 22 km from the Pacific) on clay soils rich in calcium carbonate; winemaker Marcelo Papa.