Arboleda Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Arboleda
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Costa (Aconcagua Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93/100; Vinous 92/100; Guía Descorchados 90/100; multiple international retailer reviews and inclusion in critic Top lists for recent vintages

Tasting Note
Bright, medium-bodied Chardonnay with green apple, star fruit, pineapple and citrus, hints of marzipan and toasted nuts, subtle creaminess, saline-mineral finish and vibrant acidity.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken, grilled pork chops, crab cakes, butter-poached lobster, creamy pasta, seared scallops; Asian: tempura prawns, miso-glazed fish, salmon sushi, mild Thai coconut curries, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
100% Chardonnay from Aconcagua Costa; fermented in French oak barrels (mostly neutral, ~10% new) with native yeasts; ~40% malolactic fermentation; short lees contact and oak aging to add texture.

Vineyard Info
Viña Arboleda (founded 1999 by Eduardo Chadwick) produces terroir-driven wines from Aconcagua; this Chardonnay is sourced from Chilhué vineyard on the cool Aconcagua Costa, farmed with sustainable practices.