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
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)
13.5%