Amelia Limited Release Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
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Amelia was launched in 1993 as Concha y Toro's pioneer ultra-premium Chardonnay, designed to showcase the ultimate potential of Chilean white wines. Named in honor of the pioneering spirit of the women in the founding family, this limited-release wine underwent a significant stylistic evolution when winemaker Marcelo Papa transitioned its sourcing to the cool-climate, limestone-rich soils of the northern Limarí Valley. The grapes benefit from the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean and the morning Camanchaca fog, which rolls over the Quebrada Seca vineyard. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels, Amelia beautifully marries a rich, creamy texture from lees contact with a vibrant, flinty minerality and a distinctive saline finish characteristic of its unique coastal terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1883 by Don Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro and his wife, Emiliana Subercaseaux, Viña Concha y Toro is Chile's most historic and globally recognized winery, headquartered in the picturesque commune of Pirque within the Maipo Valley. Under the stewardship of the Guilisasti family since the mid-20th century, the estate has expanded its reach across Chile's premier terroirs, from the coastal breezes of Casablanca to the warm, clay-rich soils of Peumo in the Cachapoal Valley. The winery is celebrated for its pioneering spirit and commitment to sustainability, producing world-class wines that showcase the diverse microclimates of Chile. Their portfolio is anchored by iconic expressions such as the critically acclaimed Carmín de Peumo Carmenere, the terroir-driven Terrunyo line, and the legendary, globally beloved Casillero del Diablo range.