Otronia Patagonia Chardonnay

Region: Patagonia, Argentina

Vintage: 2020

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Chardonnay

ABV: 13%

Pale yellow in colour with notes of white fruit such as peach and pear, combined with floral notes. Aromas of herbs, chamomile tea and thyme are well balanced with the freshness of the palate.

‘Extreme winemaking’ best describes Alejandro Bulgheroni’s ambition to produce world-class, cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Patagonia’s far south. Otronia is located at 45.33° S in the province of Chubut, the most southerly winemaking region in the world. Their vines are planted on the shore of Lake Musters, once called ‘Otron’ by the region’s indigenous people. The environment here is incredibly hostile, with very little rainfall, bitterly cold temperatures, year-round frost risk and blusterous winds of up to 110km/hr, all providing highly challenging conditions for viticulture. In addition to implementing nets, thousands of trees have been planted to help shelter vineyards from battering gales. Proving that fortune favours the brave, these merciless conditions give rise to elegant wines with distinct vibrancy, aromatic intensity and a unique sense of place.

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