White

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay

0.75L | 13.0%

15 , 9 5

Chardonnay

Santa Rita

Aantal

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Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2029

Past peak After 2029

Aromas

Citrus Nectarines Flowers Vanilla Butter Toasted bread

Food Pairing

Creamy pasta Lobster Roasted chicken

Vintage Report

De jaargang 2023 in Chili was over het algemeen gunstig, vooral voor witte wijnen zoals Chardonnay. De omstandigheden zorgden voor wijnen met een goede frisheid en aromatische expressie.

The Chardonnay grapes for this Gran Reserva come from the northernmost tip of Chile. Thanks to the cool climate and the passion of Santa Rita, this grape is able to fully develop. This results in a wine with fresh, fruity flavors and a creamy texture.

The popular wine series Medalla Real

The Medalla Real line, launched in 1983, has become an iconic series in the Santa Rita portfolio. It gained global recognition when Cabernet Sauvignon won the 1987 Paris Wine Olympics. It is a series of well-crafted wines that utilize Chile's most classic grape varieties: Chardonnay and Syrah from Limarí, Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo, and Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from Leyda. In the morning, a blanket of fog appears over the vineyards. As the temperature begins to rise, this blanket disappears, but the vineyards remain cool thanks to a sea breeze from the Pacific Ocean. These are perfect conditions for the Chardonnay grape. The vineyards were planted in 1997 and proved ideal with their old alluvial terraces. The loamy clay soils give the grapes their unique characteristics.

10 months of wood aging for Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay

When the Chardonnay grapes are optimally ripe, they are harvested early in the morning. Almost immediately afterward, they are transported in boxes to the winery. Here, a rigorous selection process follows, after which the grapes are pressed. The resulting juice is cold-decanted for 12 hours and then the coarse lees are removed. Fermentation then follows, which takes place in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then transferred to oak barrels where fermentation is completed. Once this process is complete, the wine remains in French oak barrels for a further 10 months. But the long wait is more than rewarded. A clear white wine with a golden yellow color appears in the glass. We can immediately savor an intense and complex bouquet. Notes of light citrus, nectarines, and, of course, flowers. On the palate, it's a soft wine with beautiful balance. Deliciously fruity, but the refreshing acidity is especially striking.

Product details

Availability	Only 3 in stock!
Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2023
Size	0.75L
Region	Maipo Valley
Land	Chile
Producer	Santa Rita
Varietal(s)	Chardonnay
Oak aging	Yes, 10 months in French oak barrels
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c