Marichal - Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2021

Marichal - Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2021

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Description

Variety: 100% Chardonnay.

Variety characteristics: Chardonnay is a variety originally produced in France, in the Burgundy region, although now is planted internationally. The grapes are small, round and get a honey color during ripening. Its vinification results in a soft and aromatic most.

Location of vineyards: Etchevarría, Canelones, Uruguay, only 25 km from the River Plate.

Soil: Calcareous and permeable undulating fields.

Harvest-Date: Early February

Harvest: Manually collected in 18 kg boxes.

Fermentation: 15 days.

Malolactic Fermentation: No.

Oak ageing: 60 % 6 months in French and American oak.

Color: Light yellow with golden glints.

Nose: White fruit, pineapple and dried fruits. Strong coconut notes.

Palate: Confirming the fruit, with balanced acitdity  and good volume, with certain creaminess and toasty notes. Medium finish.

Service temperature: 10-12ºC

Pairing: Creamy cheeses, pasta with creamy sauces, grilled fish.

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Bodega Marichal

Bodega Marichal has got a long history in winemaking from back in the Canary Islands off Spain's eastern coastline. The Marichal family emigrated to Uruguay in the 1910s and finally decided to set up a family winery in the late 1930s. Ever since then they have been producing a range of interesting and exciting wines which help to give Uruguay a place in the wine world.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Tannat

Tannat got a claim to a fame in the early 2000s thanks to its high anthocyanin levels thanks to its high tannin content (from the red grape skins) as it was said to have a high level of resveratrol (an anti-cancer compound). Long before that bit of press came about, Tannat is home in Madiran in the southwest of France and more recently it is found a home in Uruguay. In both of these countries it is often blended with Cabernet Sauvigon or Merlot to help soften its high tannins. 

 

--------THE REGION--------

Uruguay

Whilst it is still in its infancy it is now the fourth most important wine producing country in South America. The spicy and chunky reds made from Tannat are what has put it on the map.