Lagar d’Amprius Chardonnay

Bodega Lagar d´Amprius presents the White Wine Lagar d´Amprius Chardonnay from the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Vino Bajo Aragón (Spain), crafted from 100% Chardonnay grape varieties. This wine is a clear example of the dedication and care that the winery puts into each stage of its production. The Lagar d’Amprius Chardonnay is a wine made exclusively with grapes from the Chardonnay variety. The vines are specially cared for to obtain excellent quality fruit from them. The extreme production limitation of maximum 1.5 kg per vine ensures that all the incipient potential of the vines is transmitted to this limited production. All vineyards are owned by the winery, which allows total control over the cultivation and harvesting process.

Harvesting is always done at night, seeking to collect the grapes at the lowest possible temperature. This procedure is crucial to avoid excessive oxidation and properly refrigerate the grapes. To achieve this, dry ice is used during the tractors’ journey to the winery. Once at the winery, after destemming and gently crushing the grapes, a skin maceration is performed at a low temperature of 8ºC for 6-8 hours.

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 10 days at a constant temperature of 14-16ºC. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine remains with its own lees for a minimum of 12 months, during which time bâtonnage is performed weekly. Subsequently, the wine is clarified and filtered before bottling, where it rests and evolves in bottle for another minimum of 12 months before reaching the market. This careful production allows the wine to show very positive evolution in bottle. The Matarraña region, in the province of Teruel, Aragón, is privileged by its microclimate. We have the best orientation of the vineyards and at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level. These vineyards are protected by the Beceite mountains from the humid winds found near the coast, 50 km away, but with a marked Mediterranean character. The clay soil provides minerality and demands that the vineyard produces its best grapes. The Lagar d´Amprius Chardonnay has been awarded various scores and medals that reflect its exceptional quality: 2015 vintage: 92 points in the SEVI Guide (2019). 2016 vintage: Gold Medal Bacchus (2019). This wine is characterized by its freshness, elegance and great capacity for evolution in bottle. It presents intense aromas of tropical fruits, citrus and floral notes, accompanied by a subtle minerality provided by the clay soils of the region.

On the palate, it is a balanced wine, with good acidity and a long, persistent finish.