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San Juan Leyda Valley Chile White Wine

2011 Leyda Valley Chardonnay

The Ventolera San Juan Leyda Valley Chardonnay from Chile is a stunning white wine that showcases the unique characteristics of its cool-climate region. This vintage, released in 2011, presents a pale golden hue that catches the eye. On the nose, it offers a delightful bouquet of green apple, pear, and a hint of citrus zest, inviting you to take a sip. The wine is medium-bodied, striking a harmonious balance between bright acidity and a smooth, creamy texture. With its pronounced fruit intensity, the palate is filled with layers of ripe stone fruit and subtly intertwined notes of vanilla and toasty oak, adding depth and dimension. The wine is also bone-dry, making it incredibly food-friendly and perfect for pairing with seafood dishes or light salads. Overall, this Chardonnay envelops you in its freshness and elegance, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Lemon

Lemon

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Body Light

Very Light Full

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Ceviche, Poached Fish, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Chile
Chile

In recent years, Chile has increasingly produced incredible wines of exceptional value. With a setting influenced by the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Atacama Desert and even Antarctica, Chile is a diverse land with rocky foothills, lush valley floors and cool coastal zones. Chile gained international renown for its New World take on classic Bordeaux varieties. Interestingly, it's an obscure red Bordeaux variety—Carménère—that has become Chile's signature grape. But other Old World varieties do equally well in Chile; Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have all become mainstays of Chilean wine, exhibiting impressive levels of quality and balance in the country's distinct terroirs.

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