La Doncella de las Vinas Chardonnay

This is a unique and rare white wine from the DO Pago wine region. This region is known as one of the most exclusive areas of origin. Their standards are very high, resulting in unique and full-bodied wines. The Conesa family, who have been making wines in the Tomelloso region for many years, has a wealth of experience. They pay close attention to their vineyards, because that's where it all begins, explains the winemaker. The Pago Guijoso is composed of twelve plots of vineyards in the municipality of El Bonillo, a town in the province of Albacete. This beautiful area is surrounded by oak and juniper forests, and the source of the Guadiana River is in this region.

The Chardonnay harvest

The vineyards of La Doncella de las Vinas are known for their coolness, as they lie at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level. The cool climate, with its strong winds and sharply falling nighttime temperatures, results in a very slow ripening process. This allows the Chardonnay bunches to draw abundant nutrients from the rich soil structure, and the taste reflects this. The Chardonnay grapes also receive ample sunshine, creating a perfect blend of freshness and ripeness. After a long ripening period, the harvest is partially hand-harvested and transported in crates to La Doncella de las Vinas.

Beautiful fresh Chardonnay this La Doncella de las Vinas

After harvest, all the bunches are inspected again at La Doncella de las Vinas to ensure that only the finest bunches make it into the bottle. Fermentation takes place at a low temperature, extracting every last drop of energy from the bunches. The result is a full-bodied Chardonnay, this La Doncella de las Vinas. The aroma offers an overwhelming bouquet of yellow and tropical fruits such as banana, peach, apricot, and lime. There are also nuances of yellow cream, vanilla, and red apple. The palate of this La Doncella de las Vinas Chardonnay is mildly dry and has a thick, oily texture. Beautiful flavors of tropical fruit, vanilla, and yellow cream! What a classy wine!