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Argentine Bianchi `Finca Los Primos` Chardonnay
Producer
The Bianchi family winery was founded in 1928 by Italian immigrant Valentin Bianchi...
It now covers 350 hectares of vineyard, situated 750m above sea level in San Rafael, about 240km south of Mendoza city. This is a cooler area than Mendoza’s major vineyard areas of Luján de Cuyo and Agrelo because it is further south, which helps the flavours and perfumes develop more gradually, resulting in more aromatic wines. The estate is now run by the third generation of the family and has undergone a gradual transformation in the past few years, modernising both the winery and the vinification processes. Finca Los Primos comprises a range of excellent value, single varietals. Famiglia Bianchi, Particular and Enzo are each a step up in concentration and depth of fruit, from older and lower yielding vineyards.
Vineyards
The Bianchi family winery was founded in 1928 by Italian immigrant Valentin Bianchi...
It now covers 350 hectares of vineyard, situated 750m above sea level in San Rafael, about 240km south of Mendoza city. This is a cooler area than Mendoza’s major vineyard areas of Luján de Cuyo and Agrelo because it is further south, which helps the flavours and perfumes develop more gradually, resulting in more aromatic wines. The estate is now run by the third generation of the family and has undergone a gradual transformation in the past few years, modernising both the winery and the vinification processes. Finca Los Primos comprises a range of excellent value, single varietals. Famiglia Bianchi, Particular and Enzo are each a step up in concentration and depth of fruit, from older and lower yielding vineyards.
Vinification
The grapes were picked by hand and then crushed and pressed. Fermentation lasted ten days and took place at 15ºC. The Chardonnay spent time ageing on medium toast French oak staves followed by one month in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes
The 2010 is buttercup yellow in colour. It has aromas of lemon and peach, with a hint of orange zest. The palate is soft, with round, appealing citrus flavours mingling with mango and pear. The acidity is crisp but well-matched by the fruity finish.
| Vintage |
2010 |
| Grape varieties |
90% Chardonnay
10% Semillon
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| Region |
San Rafael, Mendoza |
| Winemaker |
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| Closure |
Stelvin |
| Alcohol (ABV) |
13%% |
