Amayna Chardonnay

Intense as the sea, the mineral nature and complex aromas of this chardonnay recalls toasted almonds, dried fruit, and papaya blended with fine oak.

Well-structured and elegant on the palate, with a deliciously long finish.

Aging potential: 4 years.

Serving suggestion: Ideal with sauced fishes, ripe cheeses, pastas, white meats, desserts, and nuts.

Temperature: 12 - 14 °C.

Tasting Notes

Name of the wine Amayna Chardonnay
Vintage 2019
Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Total cases made 1.250

 

Vineyard Description

Appellation Leyda – San Antonio
Distance from the Pacific Ocean 13Km
Production 40 Ton/ha
Density of plantation: 4.000 Plantas/ha

 

Winemaking characteristics

Harvest Slightly warm and early vintage. Fruit picking between 12th and 15th of March 2019, fruit selection in vineyards. Hand-picked. Whole cluster pressed.
Fermentation Stainless steel and French oak foudre and barrels at natural temperatures. 12 months contact with the lees after fermentation.
Barrel Aging: 40% stainless steel and 60% in French oak barrels and foudres.
Color: Of a golden pale color.
Nose Chardonnay Amayna 2019 shows a very complex and intense profile in the nose with aromas of fresh citrus fruit, wet stones and a ripe pineapples note very classic from the Leyda Valley. The oak is very gentle, almost imperceptible, just to support the complexity and gives an elegant finish to the wine.
Palate The mouth is concentrated and clean, with texture and full flavor savory finish.

 

Chemical analysis

pH: 3.24
Total Acidity: 6.61 g/L (H2T)
Alcohol: 13.9%
Residual sugar: 2,6 g/l