Alta Collection Chardonnay 2021
This elegant Mendoza Chardonnay from Tapiz’s Alta Collection 2021 unfurls bright pear, citrus blossom and subtle tropical fruit notes framed by a whisper of French oak, offering a seamless interplay of freshness and depth. The highaltitude vineyard’s cool nights lend clarity and poise to the medium-bodied structure inviting contemplation now or over the next few years.
Tasting
- Aroma
- pear, white grapefruit, vanilla, honey
- Palate
- ripe citrus and pear with oaky richness
- Finish
- vibrant, mineral‑tinged finish
Pairs with
- seared scallops
- herb‑infused risotto
- creamy pasta
- poached chicken with lemon
From the Archive
The Alta Collection Chardonnay shows good freshness and restraint, no doubt the combination of a cool place (San Pablo in the Uco Valley) in a cool vintage, plus the hand of an experienced winemaker like Jean-Claude Berrouet. There are balsamic notes intermixed with white flowers and a subtle hint of oak. The palate shows very good balance and pungent flavors, long and fresh. Deliciously classical."