Bodega Urqo Palo Santo Chardonnay (6 Bottle Case Deal)

Not far from the mountain town of Tupungato, the Urquia family have invested in 300 hectares of desert soils shadowed by the immensity of the Argentine Andes. The winery's name, Urqo, elegantly merges the family's surname and the Uco Valley. Urqo's vineyards spread across Los Chacayes and Tupungato districts and benefit from this raw exposure. The high UV and the mean, sandy soils of the desert environment are ideal for producing characterful fruit. The bodega itself is minimalist, a clean white structure designed, in simple terms, to best convey the essence of these grapes.

Fruit from ungrafted 12+ year old vines in sandy loom soil, this Chardonnay was harvested in two stages: an early one, to highlight acidity, and a later one, contributing mouth structure and the typical tropical aromas of the variety. The grapes are pressed and placed in tanks; after 24 hours the must is racked and selected yeasts are inoculated to begin alcoholic fermentation, which lasts between 7 and 10 days. Once fermentation is complete, both harvest components are blended, and the wine is kept on fine lees before stabilization and bottling.

Bodega Urqo Palo Santo Chardonnay wine has notes of pink grapefruit and citrus accompanied by delicate tropical aromas and a subtle sweet background. On the palate, it offers a smooth entry, with freshness and balance that invite another sip! Enjoy with roast chicken, salmon, creamy mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses.