Don Nicanor Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–5 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted chicken, grilled salmon, creamy mushroom risotto
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Named in honor of Don Nicanor Nieto, one of the winery's founding figures, the Don Nicanor Chardonnay represents a sophisticated exploration of Mendoza's high-altitude terroirs. Sourced primarily from selected vineyards in the cool-climate Uco Valley, this wine benefits from intense solar radiation and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. These alpine conditions allow the Chardonnay grapes to develop rich, concentrated tropical and stone fruit flavors while retaining a vibrant, natural acidity. To craft this elegant white, winemakers employ a careful combination of stainless steel fermentation to preserve fresh fruit purity and partial barrel fermentation in French oak, followed by lees stirring (bâtonnage). This meticulous process imparts a creamy texture, subtle notes of toasted brioche, and a refined vanilla complexity, bridging the gap between Old World structure and New World fruit intensity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1888 by Italian immigrants in the premier wine-growing region of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Nieto Senetiner is one of Argentina's most historic and prestigious wineries. The estate was acquired by the Nieto and Senetiner families in 1969, who expanded its facilities while preserving its architectural heritage, and it is now part of the Perez Companc Group. Renowned for its deep respect for terroir, the winery crafts exceptional wines from historic vineyards, including the centenarian vines of Finca Villa Blanca planted in 1906. Under the guidance of winemaker Santiago Mayorga, Nieto Senetiner produces elegant, structured wines, most notably their acclaimed Don Nicanor Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and innovative blends that showcase the classic character of Mendoza.