Yellow tones, with green flecks and gold highlights. In the nose, the wine displays herbs, such as thyme and white flowers, and subtle notes of peaches and tropical fruit. On the palate, the wine expresses a remarkable freshness and texture, with a long finish.
Viticulture
From the Los Arbolitos Vineyard which is situated at 3308 feet above sea level in the appellation of Los Chacayes. The silty sand soils are full of boulders and rich in calcium carbonate. A vertical shoot position vineyard which has a drip irrigation system. This vineyard is part of an ambitious project located in one of the most highly regarded wine regions.
Winemaking
Viña Cobos' winemaking philosophy is to approach it as natrually as possible, assuring that at each step the vines and wine are treated with utmost care. They encourage and pursue fermentation with indigenous yeast and prefer to bottle the wines unfiltered and unfined in order to retain their full body and persistent finish. Aged sur lie for 12 months in new French oak (50%).
Country |
Argentina |
Region |
Los Chacayes, Valle de Uco |
Grape |
Chardonnay |
ABV |
14.5% |
Vintage |
2018 |
Size |
75cl |
Type / Colour |
White |
Style |
Dry |
Organic |
Yes |
Vegetarian |
Yes |
Vegan |
Yes |