# Viña Maipo Chardonnay (2024)

- **Producer:** Viña Maipo SpA
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Central Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €6
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 7–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe grapefruit, white currant, green apple

## About this wine

Viña Maipo Chardonnay is a white wine produced by Viña Maipo SpA, a winery founded in 1948 in Chile's Maipo Valley. The grapes are sourced from the Valle Central region, known for its favorable climate for viticulture. Viña Maipo seeks to express the passion for land and tradition in its wines and is a significant contributor to Chile's global wine presence, being one of the country's top ten exporters. The winery is part of the Viña Concha y Toro group and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable practices through its 'Certified Sustainable Wines of Chile' classification.

## Interesting facts

- Viña Maipo wines are available in over 80 markets worldwide.
- The winery is recognized as one of Chile's top ten wine exporters.
- Viña Maipo is part of the larger Viña Concha y Toro group.
- The winery holds a 'Certified Sustainable Wines of Chile' classification.

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and fruity notes complement lighter proteins and cut through richness in creamy sauces. Its subtle herbal undertones can echo herbaceous elements in dishes, creating a harmonious balance.

## Wine making process

The Viña Maipo Chardonnay is produced using stainless steel fermentation and aging techniques. This approach is chosen to maintain the wine's fresh fruit character. The grapes are sourced from Chile's Valle Central region, which offers a climate conducive to quality grape growing. The winery is committed to sustainable practices, as evidenced by its 'Certified Sustainable Wines of Chile' classification.