2021 Chardonnay

Literaria '42

Maule Valley, Chile

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Our expressive Chardonnay captures the essence of its Chilean style

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About This Wine


Literaria '42

Chardonnay

Literaria ‘42 has released an outstanding example of Chilean-style Chardonnay. Those who love this grape variety know of the incredible versatility it can offer, from the buttery renditions found in California to the aromatic wines of New Zealand. Our Literaria ‘42 meets these styles in the middle with a soft structural balance and stone and tropical fruit notes. This wine offers a taste of what makes Chile such an exciting place to find new renditions of old classics. The Maule Valley offers a temperate home for Chardonnay with a Mediterranean climate boasting ample sunshine and cool nighttime breezes. For the 2021 vintage, harvest took place in March when the grape’s natural sugar levels reached an optimal balance with acidity resulting in an inviting, fruit-focused wine. Enjoy this bottle well chilled with Chilean appetizers such as chicken salad with avocado, known locally as palta reina, or salty empanadas. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Literaria '42 2021 Chardonnay Maule Valley DO, Chile

Wine Region


Maule Valley

When it comes to well-balanced reds of great value, Chile's Maule Valley is hard to beat. The southernmost part of Chile's Central Valley, Maule is a large sub-region with many microclimates and soil types. The Maule River and the nearby Pacific Ocean both greatly influence its climate. Maule was one of the first places in Chile planted with grapevines. It is famed today for its 100-year-old Carignan vines and the densely sumptuous wines they produce. More typical, however, are its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy aromatic Carménère and plush Merlot reds. For whites, check out Maule's cheery Sauvignon Blanc and rounded Chardonnay. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Avocado Salad, Grilled Chicken, Empanadas

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Tasting Notes


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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.