Literaria '42 2021 Chardonnay Maule Valley DO, Chile

2021 Maule Valley Chardonnay

The Literaria '42 2021 Chardonnay from Maule Valley DO in Chile presents a medium body with a balanced acidity and moderate fruit intensity. This white wine showcases the classic Chardonnay varietal characteristics with a harmonious blend of fruit flavors. The wine from this renowned region offers a delightful combination of flavors that are sure to please the palate.

Tasting notes:

This wine’s perfume-like aromas of lychee fruit may mislead you into thinking it will taste sweet. However, you will discover a dry palate that is round and fleshy, featuring notes of white peach. Enticing minerality and a clean finish will cause your mouth to water.

Lychee

Mineral

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Valle Central

The expansive, warm flatlands of Chile's Valle Central are home to most of the country's vineyards. This long stretch of land from Santiago to Itata Valley is divided into four sub-regions, each with its own climate and reputation. There is Maipo Valley with its minty Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley with its spicy Carménère and the Curicó and Maule Valleys, famous for concentrated Carignan made from old vines. Throughout the valley—which is prized for its rich, volcanic soils—the hot days and cool nights result in ripe, well-balanced grapes. Some of the most common Valle Central wines are fruit-forward reds made from plummy Merlot and pear-flavored whites crafted from Chardonnay.

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