Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled seafood, roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, Nieto Senetiner's Chardonnay showcases a brighter, more vibrant side of a region globally famed for its rich reds. Benefiting from the intense Andean sunlight and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, the grapes develop concentrated tropical fruit flavors while retaining a crisp, defining acidity. The winemaking team carefully manages fermentation at cool temperatures to preserve the grape's natural freshness, often incorporating subtle oak aging to introduce delicate notes of vanilla and toasted brioche. This results in an elegant, well-rounded white wine that captures the pure, sun-drenched spirit of Argentine viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1888 by Italian immigrants in the premier Vistalba subregion of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Nieto Senetiner stands as one of Argentina's foundational and most storied wineries. Expanded and revitalized by the Nieto and Senetiner families beginning in 1969, the estate pairs more than a century of viticultural heritage with modern vinification techniques. Nestled in the high-altitude foothills of the Andes, the vineyards thrive in semi-arid conditions that produce concentrated, balanced fruit with remarkable depth. The winery is internationally celebrated for its rich, expressive Malbecs and its flagship Don Nicanor portfolio, showcasing complex red blends, old-vine selections, and refined varietal wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%