Fran Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled chicken, creamy pasta dishes, fresh seafood salads
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Fran' range by Nieto Senetiner represents a contemporary, vibrant chapter in this historic estate's long legacy in Mendoza. Designed to be highly approachable, fresh, and expressive, Fran Chardonnay is crafted to showcase the pure, sun-drenched fruit characteristics of Chardonnay grown in the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza. By utilizing temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks and avoiding heavy oak influence, the winemaking team preserves the grape's natural acidity and bright tropical fruit aromas. This wine captures the youthful, innovative spirit of modern Argentine winemaking while drawing on the historic expertise of an estate founded in 1888.
🍾 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%