CYT Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled chicken, creamy seafood pasta, Caesar salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Concha y Toro's Central Valley Chardonnay, often represented under their classic varietal tier, showcases the vibrant and approachable side of Chilean white winemaking. Sourced from vineyards across the expansive Central Valley, where the Mediterranean climate is moderated by cool breezes descending from the Andes and rolling in from the Pacific Ocean, this wine is crafted to emphasize fresh fruit purity. The Central Valley has a rich viticultural history dating back to the 16th century, and today it serves as the engine of Chile's modern wine renaissance. To preserve its bright, energetic character, the juice is fermented predominantly in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, resulting in a clean, expressive wine defined by notes of citrus, green apple, and tropical fruits.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1883 by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife Emiliana Subercaseaux, Viña Concha y Toro is Chile's preeminent wine producer and a cornerstone of South American winemaking history. Headquartered in Pirque within the historic Maipo Valley, the estate originated with noble French cuttings sourced directly from Bordeaux, laying the groundwork for a portfolio that now spans Chile's finest valleys from Limarí to Peumo. Concha y Toro pairs cutting-edge viticultural science with meticulous stewardship, crafting wines that reflect the diverse microclimates and soils of the Central Valley, Aconcagua, and southern regions. The winery is universally celebrated for benchmark red varietals—most notably expressive Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère—exemplified in prestige cuvées such as Carmín de Peumo, the Terrunyo series, and the enduring Marques de Casa Concha label.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%