Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, creamy chicken Alfredo, roasted pork loin
✨ Technical Specifications
Concha y Toro's Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Chardonnay is an elegant expression of Chile's river-influenced terroirs. Sourced primarily from the Ucúquer vineyard on the south bank of the Rapel River, close to where it meets the Pacific Ocean, this wine benefits from the cooling breezes that travel along the river corridor. This unique microclimate moderates the daily temperatures, allowing the Chardonnay grapes to undergo a slow, even ripening process that preserves natural acidity and coaxes out vibrant citrus and mineral nuances. In the cellar, the wine undergoes partial fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, adding a delicate touch of vanilla, toasted brioche, and a creamy texture that beautifully balances its crisp, refreshing core.
🍾 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
13.5%