Carrau Juan Carrau Chardonnay 2017

Uruguay is maybe more commonly known for it's rustic reds but did you know they produce some world class white wines too? Intense but delicate fruit aromas of melon, red apple and pineapple with a very delicate touch of honey. Complex, dry and lively acid that gives freshness and length on the palate. Serve at 10°C degrees

Food Matching: Chardonnay's partner well with a range of dishes – from complex salads to light pasta, and chicken or seafood dishes.

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Region: Canelones, Uruguay
Vineyard: Las Violetas
Age of the Vineyard: 25 years
Time of Harvest: February
Altitude: Seal level vineyards       

Harvest Method: Hand picked 
Viticulture & Winemaking: Grapes were hand picked and transported in small 16kg cases. Grapes are quickly transferred to the crusher where stems are separated. The must (juice and skins) is pressed in a delicate pneumatic press. The juice is then allowed to settle for 24 hours at 12°C to get rid of the thickest lees. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with spontaneous native yeasts at 16º C. 
Oak Ageing: No oak.
Winemaker: Octavio Gioia

Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Volume: 750ml
Residual Sugar: 1.9 gr/ litre
Standard Drinks: 7.9
Best Served: 10°