Ojo Negro Chardonnay - Dieter Meier

The elegant Ojo Negro Chardonnay from the pen of Dieter Meier glides into the glass with a bright golden yellow. After the first swirl, one can perceive a first-rate balance in this white wine, as it does not stand out on the glass walls as watery or syrupy or liqueur-like. In the glass, this white wine from Dieter Meier shows aromas of pineapple, brioche and ripe apple, complemented by vanilla and honey. The Ojo Negro Chardonnay from Dieter Meier is a good choice for all wine enthusiasts who like it dry. However, it never shows itself to be meager or brittle, as one would naturally expect in a top wine range. On the tongue, this balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly dense texture. Due to its concise fruit acidity, the Ojo Negro Chardonnay presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. The final of this youthful white wine from the wine-growing region of Río Negro finally convinces with good reverberation.

Vinification of the Ojo Negro Chardonnay by Dieter Meier

This white wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, and that is Chardonnay. Only impeccable grapes were used for this exceptionally balanced varietal wine from Dieter Meier. When perfect physiological ripeness is assured, the grapes for Ojo Negro Chardonnay are harvested exclusively by hand without the use of punishing and barely selective machinery. After the harvest, the grapes arrive at the winery by the fastest route. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation then takes place in concrete and small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled.

Food recommendation for the Ojo Negro Chardonnay by Dieter Meier

This white wine from Argentina is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as a companion to potato pan with salmon, coconut-lime fish curry or spaghetti with caper-tomato sauce.

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