# Cloe Chardonnay (2025)

- **Producer:** Bodega Doña Felisa
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Andalucía, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, peach, lemon, grapefruit, blossom

## About this wine

Cloe is a single-varietal Chardonnay produced by Bodega Doña Felisa, a family-owned winery located in the historic town of Ronda, within Andalusia's Sierras de Málaga DO. Founded by Gema Alonso and José María Losantos, the winery benefits from Ronda's unique microclimate—characterized by high altitude, significant diurnal temperature shifts, and cooling mountain breezes. This terroir allows Chardonnay to retain remarkable freshness and acidity despite the southern latitude, resulting in a vibrant, mountain-influenced expression of the grape.

## Interesting facts

- The grapes are harvested exclusively at night to ensure they arrive at the winery at cool temperatures, preserving delicate aromas.
- Bodega Doña Felisa is located in Ronda, one of the highest altitude wine-growing regions in Andalusia, Spain.
- The 2025 vintage was harvested on August 18th, capturing the perfect balance of sugar ripeness and vibrant natural acidity.

## Food pairing

The high acidity and clean, dry profile of this unoaked Chardonnay make it an exceptional partner for fresh seafood, shellfish, and light poultry dishes. Its crispness cuts through the richness of goat cheese and fried appetizers, while its medium body complements delicate herb-infused sauces without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

The Chardonnay grapes for Cloe are meticulously hand-harvested at night to preserve maximum freshness and prevent oxidation. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes undergo gentle pressing followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. This process emphasizes the pure, primary fruit characteristics of the Chardonnay grape, avoiding oak contact to deliver a crisp, clean, and highly expressive mineral-driven profile.