Pacifico Sur Chardonnay 2008
Price £6.50
Stock Level: 52
| Grape: | Chardonnay |
| Strength: | 13.5% |
| Style: | Dry, Un-oaked |
| Size: | 75cl |
| Cellar Notes: | Harvested by hand early in the mornings in March when they have reached optimal maturity. The grapes are whole-cluster pressed. The must is decanted at low temperatures ranging between 5º to 8º C (41º to 46º F) and then fermented in our winery in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts at temperatures ranging from 14º to 16º C (57º to 61º F) during a twenty-day period allowing the extraction of its varietal aromas. Finally, the wine is then placed in stainless steel guard tanks for 3 months before being bottled and launched on the market |
| Appearance: | Straw colored wine with glints of green |
| Aromas: | Possesses an intense, fruity aroma with well-emphasized touches of peach, mango and pineapple |
| Palate: | This unoaked Chardonnay forward fruit and un-oaked flavors are followed by a big, luscious finish |
| Serving Notes: | Drink on its own or with a variety of foods including fish, poultry and pasta |
Vineyard Notes:
Tutunjian Estates
The Pacifico Sur range of wines are made by Tutunjian Estate Vineyards, which is a company that was started by successful American businessman Edward Tutunjian. They cultivate some 200 hectares of quality vineyards, including estates in the Colchagua, Curico, Maule and Casablanca valleys. Aided by top winemaker consultant Alfonso Espinoza they are creating some exceptional wines at all levels. Pacifico Sur is an excellent varietal range that shows good purity of fruit to give well defined varietal flavours.
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