ALUVIA GUALTALLARY CHARD W

Aluvia Gualtallary Chardonnay is a refined and expressive white wine from Gualtallary in Mendoza’s renowned Uco Valley, showcasing the distinctive character of high-altitude Argentine Chardonnay. Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, it reflects the exceptional terroir of Gualtallary, where fresh days, cold nights, poor soils, limestone, and calcareous alluvial stones create wines with remarkable freshness, texture, and mineral precision. The wine combines vibrant citrus and orchard fruit with subtle oak complexity and an elegantly rounded texture, offering a modern and sophisticated expression of Mendoza Chardonnay.

Bright and elegant in appearance, it opens with expressive aromas of ripe pear, fresh apple, white peach, citrus, and delicate white flowers, accompanied by subtle herbal and mineral nuances. Gentle hints of almond, vanilla, and fine French oak add complexity while remaining beautifully integrated. Its high-altitude origin brings an appealing sense of freshness and clarity to the aromatic profile, while the careful maturation in second-use French oak contributes richness and depth without overpowering the vibrant fruit character.

On the palate, Aluvia Gualtallary Chardonnay is fresh, broad, and beautifully textured, revealing layers of pear, apple, white peach, lemon, and delicate citrus. Lively acidity provides energy and definition, while seven months of ageing in second-use French oak barrels gives the wine a smooth, rounded mouthfeel and subtle creamy complexity. A further seven months in concrete eggs enhances its texture and preserves the wine’s freshness and mineral character. Fine notes of chalk, herbs, almond, gentle spice, and integrated oak add depth, creating a harmonious balance between fruit, freshness, texture, and minerality.

The finish is clean, fresh, and persistent, leaving lingering impressions of citrus, ripe pear, white peach, green apple, delicate floral notes, subtle almond, and refreshing mineral character. Its combination of vibrant acidity, broad texture, restrained oak, and Gualtallary’s distinctive mineral expression makes Aluvia Gualtallary Chardonnay an excellent choice for those seeking an elegant yet approachable Argentine white wine. Its freshness and rounded character make it equally enjoyable on its own or alongside refined cuisine.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with grilled fish, prawns, scallops, oysters, seafood platters, sushi, roast chicken, grilled poultry, creamy risotto, white-sauce pasta, fresh salads, roasted vegetables, and soft or semi-soft cheeses. Its bright acidity and mineral character work particularly well with delicate seafood, while its rounded texture and subtle oak complexity complement creamy dishes, poultry, and richer preparations.

Serving Suggestion: Best served at approximately 9–11°C. Allow the wine to breathe for 10–15 minutes before serving to encourage its layers of citrus, orchard fruit, floral aromas, subtle oak, and mineral character to develop. Serve in a medium to large white wine glass to fully appreciate its aromatic expression, refreshing acidity, elegant texture, and distinctive high-altitude Chardonnay character.