Rutini Colección Chardonnay - Criado Wines

Rutini Colección Chardonnay, 2022

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BURGUNDY STYLE

This Rutini Chardonnay is rich, with tropical fruit aromas in perfect balance with crisp acidity. Well-structured and complex, with concentrated tropical fruit flavors, ripe bananas, notes of vanilla and honey, a hint of minerals and a prolonged, elegant finish.

Pair it with paella valenciana. Pairs well with grilled chicken bbqs.

50% of the wine is fermented in French oak barrels, 50% in stainless steel tanks. Batonnage adds complexity. Aged all together for 9 months in French oak, 90% 2nd use, 10% 1st use.

Vivino review:  "A beautiful chardonnay. 50% of the wine aged 9 months in french oak 10% new. Light yellow color with an aroma reminiscent of pineapple syrup, ripe bananas and hazelnut, slightly citrus. Firm, silky palate with good acidity."

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay.
Harvest: 2022
Vineyard: Tupungato, Mendoza.
Alcohol: 14%
Malolactic Fermentation: 50 %.
Oak Regimen: 100% new French oak barrels for 9 months.
Winemaker: Mariano Di Paola.
Awards: Harvest 2017 was awarded with 93 points by Tim Atkins. Harvest 2016 was pointed with 91 by James Suckling.
Vivino: Over 5110 reviews.

Argentinian Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the third most widely planted grape in the world, and its cultivation is viewed as being the “rite of passage” for any emerging wine growing region. Argentinian Chardonnay tends to be planted in cooler regions of the Andes, resulting in a more mineral-heavy, vegetative style of wine. Chardonnay has its home in Burgundy, specifically in and around the town of Chablis, where it is almost exclusively planted. Despite its popularity in the region it is still muscled out by Pinot Noir. Argentina is very fond of Chardonnay because it has adapted extremely well to the climate. After America's exhausted love affair with butter-on-toast Chardonnay, Argentina has come to provide a very different style of the wine. Argentinian Chardonnay should be considered closer to Burgundy than California when it comes to food pairing. Think lobster, salmon and scallops all the way.
Pink salmon, seafood, Spanish omelette, chicken pie, tuna or vegetables in puff pastry, risotto, shrimp, asparagus with cured ham, classic chicken and rice, sharp cow’s milk cheese (Gruyére)

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MARIANO DI PAOLA

With over thirty years of experience, Mariano is considered on of Argentina's top wine makers and is, according to Decanter Magazine, one of the best 30 winemakers worldwide. His talent, expertise and individual style are clearly expressed in each of his creations.

His ultimate challenge is to make each wine an exceptional one and according to him, the best vintage is always the upcoming one. Creating wines is not only Mariano's passion and work, but also his way of life.

 

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