Bodega Puerta del Abra

Puerta del Abra Chardo Velo de Flor

Argentina, Buenos Aires Province

2020

Made in the Balcarce sub-region of Buenos Aires, Puerta del Abra Chardonnay Velo de Flor takes inspiration from Jerez and is a chardonnay aged under a layer of flor. Protecting the wine from oxidation, the result is a rich, nutty drop packed with baked orchard fruits and sweet caramel flavours. A treat with steamed mussels.

Bodega Puerta del Abra is a pioneering estate in the south of the province of Buenos Aires, founded in 2013 with the express mission of challenging Argentina's traditional vineyard map. Situated between the ancient Tandilia mountain ranges, formed roughly 2 billion years ago, and only around 50 km from the South Atlantic, the estate benefits from chalk‑rich soils, strong oceanic influence, and a cool, wind‑swept climate that slows ripening and preserves acidity.

The team undertook exhaustive soil and electroconductivity studies – guided by renowned terroir specialists Lydia and Claude Bourguignon – to understand the site's diverse calcareous profiles. The Chardonnay Velo de Flor incorporates innovative oxidative ageing techniques, taking inspiration from sherry, amplifying texture and complexity while retaining the region's hallmark Atlantic freshness.

Tasting
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Aged under a layer of flor in ode to the wines from Jerez, this is a chardonnay with a difference, with the flor lending the wine a nutty, salty tang and reductive character. On the nose you'll find pineapple, baked apple, lemon and pear alongside vanilla cream, caramel and toasted brioche. The same flavours are found on the palate, which is dry with good structure and lively acidity. The finish is salty and mineral.