L.A. Cetto Chardonnay×ColourWhiteTypeStillVintage2021GrapeChardonnayProducerVinícola LA CettoRegion🇲🇽Baja CaliforniaCharacteristicsBodySweetnessAcidityFinishIntensityAromas & flavoursPeachAppleLemonAbout this wineThe L.A. Cetto Chardonnay 2021 is a white wine from Vinícola LA Cetto, a prominent Mexican winery with a rich family history. Established in 1928 by Angelo Cetto, the winery is now managed by the third generation and is recognized as Mexico's largest wine producer. The grapes are sourced from the Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, a region renowned as the core of Mexican winemaking. This area's climate, influenced by the Pacific Ocean, features warm summers and cool, rainy winters, contributing to the unique character of the wines. Vinícola LA Cetto's extensive vineyard holdings, exceeding 1,000 hectares, underscore their commitment to controlling the quality and profile of their wines.Alcohol12.5%Avg. price€13StyleClassicSULPHITESNOWhen to drinkNowInteresting factsFact 01Vinícola LA Cetto is Mexico's largest wine producer.Fact 02The winery was founded by an Italian immigrant in 1928.Fact 03Valle de Guadalupe is the epicenter of Mexican wine production.Fact 04The winery owns over 1,000 hectares of vineyards.Fact 01Vinícola LA Cetto is Mexico's largest wine producer.CloseFood pairingRead moreThis Chardonnay's unoaked style means it will complement lighter dishes without overpowering them. Its inherent freshness can cut through creamy sauces, while its subtle fruit notes can echo the flavors of seafood and poultry.Wine making processThe L.A. Cetto Chardonnay 2021 is produced by Vinícola LA Cetto, a winery that emphasizes control over its wine profiles through its extensive vineyard ownership. The grapes are grown in the Valle de Guadalupe region of Baja California. A key winemaking decision for this Chardonnay is its lack of oak aging, a technique often employed to highlight the varietal's inherent fruit characteristics and maintain a clean, fresh profile. This approach focuses on the natural expression of the Chardonnay grape as cultivated in the unique terroir of Baja California.Download Swirl for free
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