Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Fragoso Chardonnay 2009

Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Country of origin: Argentina
Wine appellation: Mendoza
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: medium yellow
Bouquet: grilled pineapple, melon
Taste: medium to full body, dominant pineapple, very round with already aged tones (!),touch of lychee,  medium finish
Recommended food pairing: heavy creamy pasta dishes, even pork loin would go well 
Overall score: 84
Price: CZK 150
Stopper: screw cap
heavy caliber style of Chard. It reminds me more Californian or Aussie Chard rather than the Argentinian. This wine is definitely food wine as it is quite big and heavy in the mouth although unoaked. Produced by Rodolfo "Opi" Sadler from Santa Ana for M&S.

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