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VALENTIN BIANCHI Chardonnay
Grape Variety : Chardonnay 100%Vineyards : Estate Asti and Alto Las Paredes situated in Las Paredes District, San Rafael, Mendoza, at 760 m. above sea level. Sandy calcareous soil of alluvial origin.
Winemaking Process : Hand picked. Whole cluster, pneumatic pressed. Twenty-four to thirty six hours cold settling. 100% barrel fermented using a combination of |
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carefully selected yeasts. Aged sur lies for 10 months. Between 25-45% undergoes malolactic fermentation.
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Type of barrel : French, medium toasted and medium plus, oak from central France, Allier, and troncais. 1/3 new, 1/3 one year old and 1/3 two year old barrels.
Winemakers : Valentin Eduardo Bianchi, Enzo Bianchi, Francisco Martinez, Roberto Leleu.
Winemaking Consultants : Robert Pepi from Napa Valley, California and Corine Latteyron from Bordeaux, France.
Export Department : Ricardo Stradella Bianchi, Adriana Astorga.
Tasting Notes The color of this wine, a soft yellow with a faint green hue, is immediately attractive. Aromatically the complexity produced by the right amount of new oak, sur lies ageing, malolactic and wonderful fruit is apparent. Alluring hints of vanilla, apples and spice in the nose lead to similar flavors as well as coconuts and cloves. This Chardonnay has a rich, silky mouth feel with a refreshing acid balance and a long pleasing finish.
Review of 1999 vintage by Restaurant Wine Guide A supple, finely flavored Chardonnay, which seems to have a hint of sweetness. The wine is full bodied, tastes of pineapple, baked bread, honey, and roasted nuts. Medium-long finish. Rated 4 Stars by Restaurant Wine Guide. |