Wine Description

A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Viognier from very high altitude vineyards in the Tupungato area. The grapes are pressed and the juice fermented at lower temperatures in stainless steel tanks to ensure a purity of fresh fruit aroma and flavor. The wine is then aged in new French oak barrels for 6 months to give it a creamy, round texture.

Tasting Notes

Yellow in color with a green iridescence. The nose displays aromas of white flowers and peaches, perfectly matched with the vanilla acquired from French oak aging. On the mouth it is voluptuos, but remains fresh and easy to drink. Pair with poultry, shellfish and blue cheeses.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	The Tupungato vineyard
Size of vineyard (acres):	12.5
Soil composition:	alluvial
Training method:	espaldera
Elevation (feet):	4,000
Vines/acre:	1,320
Exposure:	Northern/southern
Year vineyard planted:	1990

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	60% Chardonnay and 40% Viognier
Harvest time:	March
First vintage of this wine:	1969
Number bottles produced of this wine:	16,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature (°F):	59-63
Aging
Aging container:	Barrel
Age of aging container:	New
Cooperage:	French oak
Length of aging before bottling:	6 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	14.0%
pH level:	3.2
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	5.5
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.5
Dry extract (grams/liter):	22.1

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