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Salentein Reserve Chardonnay (Uco Valley)

Salentein

Uco Valley · Argentina

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
Argentina
Region
Uco Valley
Appellation
Uco Valley / Mendoza Province
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

seafood · grilled fish · roast chicken · Caesar salad · mushroom risotto · soft cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201285 pts

    Nutty aromas of almond skins and walnut aren't terribly fruity but show some mineral cut. The wine is punchy but standard in feel, with a mix of citrus and melon flavors. The finish tastes nutty and a bit briny.

  • 201182 pts

    Juniper and onion aromas are not inviting, and there's little fruit to back them up. The mouthfeel is oily, while flavors of briny citrus lead to a pickled-tasting finish. Tasted twice, with consistent results.

  • 201087 pts

    White fruit aromas are as expected and clean, with no faux oak, weight or interference. The palate is round but nicely acidic, with cutting texture and sweet, lightly creamy flavors of sweet peach, apple and butter. Turns slightly oaky late, with butterscotch and spice.