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
Established in 1883 by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife Emiliana Subercaseaux, Viña Concha y Toro is the titan of Chilean viticulture, responsible for positioning the nation on the global fine-wine map. Anchored in the Pirque subregion of the Maipo Valley along the alluvial terraces of the Maipo River, the estate commands access to premier vineyard blocks across the Central Valley, Aconcagua, Coquimbo, and southern Chile. Here, stony, gravel-dominant soils, intense Andean diurnal temperature swings, and cooling maritime winds cultivate fruit of striking phenolic maturity and brisk acidity. Controlled for decades by the Guilisasti family, with winemaking led by technical director Marcelo Papa, the house blends vast scale with plot-by-plot precision and certified B Corporation sustainability standards. From foundational benchmarks like the historic Casillero del Diablo to terroir-driven crus like Terrunyo and the legendary Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, the style exemplifies refined structure, savory typicity, and vibrant varietal purity.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%