Winery AlterraSpecial Reserve Chardonnay
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Taste structure of the Special Reserve Chardonnay from the Winery Alterra
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Special Reserve Chardonnay of Winery Alterra in the region of Aconcagua is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Special Reserve Chardonnay of Winery Alterra in the region of Aconcagua often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Special Reserve Chardonnay
Pairings that work perfectly with Special Reserve Chardonnay
Original food and wine pairings with Special Reserve Chardonnay
The Special Reserve Chardonnay of Winery Alterra matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of gratin of coquillettes with ham, marinated raw salmon ('gravad lax' in swedish) or zucchini quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Alterra's Special Reserve Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Special Reserve Chardonnay from Winery Alterra are 2015, 2017, 2016, 0 and 2019.
Informations about the Winery Alterra
The Winery Alterra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Aconcagua Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Aconcagua Valley
Chilean valley 100 km north of Santiago, dominated by Aconcagua summit (6,960 m). Powerful and sun-soaked flagship reds. Cabernet Sauvignon signature: dense with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, eucalyptus, pepper and mineral touch, firm tannins and long aging — one of Chile's greatest (Don Maximiano, Seña). Brilliant peppery Syrah, spicy Carménère (grilled bell pepper), supple Merlot.
The wine region of Aconcagua
Chilean valley at the foot of the highest summit of the Americas (6,960 m), hot dry climate tempered by Pacific breezes, altitude vineyards up to 1,600 m. Signature Cabernet Sauvignon as red king: powerful with blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, eucalyptus, cedar, tobacco and peppery touch, firm tannins and exceptional ageing — home of Errazuriz (1870) and great Chileans (Sena, Don Maximiano). Dense Syrah, spiced Carmenere and supple Merlot as complements.
The word of the wine: Shine
Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.
