Rutini

Single Vineyard Gualtallary Chardonnay

Argentina, Mendoza

2023

Single Vineyard Gualtallary Chardonnay
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Offering a true representation of the Gualtallary sub-region in Argentina's Uco Valley, this 100% chardonnay packs a punch with its bold, almost Burgundian flavours of ripe peach, green apple and lemon dipped in buttered popcorn and sprinkled with roasted hazelnuts. Drink it with cheese empanadas fresh out of the oven.

Single Vineyard Gualtallary Chardonnay

Rutini Wines, founded in 1885, has evolved into one of Argentina's leading producers, known for combining historic pedigree with cutting‑edge Andean viticulture. The Gualtallary Chardonnay comes from a high-altitude, limestone-rich vineyard in the Uco Valley, a site prized for its intense sunlight, cool nights and naturally low yields.

Rutini has invested heavily in understanding this terroir, tailoring canopy management and picking dates to preserve acidity and aromatic precision. The 2023 vintage is whole‑cluster pressed and fermented partly in French oak barrels and partly in concrete to achieve both tension and textural depth. A period of bâtonnage builds mid‑palate weight while maintaining a mineral backbone.

This Single Vineyard bottling exemplifies Rutini's pursuit of purity and elegance at altitude, offering citrus, white flower notes and a long, chalky finish that reflects Gualtallary's singular profile.

Tasting
NOTES

Stone and orchard fruits lead the way on the nose of this elegant chardonnay: ripe peach and green apple share a glass with pineapple, lemon, and sweet spices from the oak. A lime zest and salty seaweed freshness combines with the richness of buttered popcorn alongside refreshing acidity that brightens the wine, which ends with a long toasty finish. Full bodied and rich with great concentration, it's a lovely expression of Gualtallary chardonnay.

Food
PAIRINGS

A chardonnay this rich is made for creamy dishes. Try it with asparagus and hollandaise, cheese empanadas fresh out of the oven, or fish grilled over charcoal with a sabayon sauce.

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Single Vineyard Gualtallary Chardonnay

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