Concha Y Toro Amelia P.R. Chardonnay

Description

Concha y Toro launched the Amelia brand in 1993 after discovering the potential of the Casablanca Valley. This distinctive and elegant Chardonnay expresses the unique character of the Las Petras vineyard. Amelia was Chiles first Ultra Premium Chardonnay.Denomination of Origin D.O.Las Petras Vineyard, Casablanca ValleyOrigin Las Petras Vineyard, Casablanca Valley, near to the coast of central Chile.Soil The fertility of the red clay soil is low in the upper part of the vineyard, moderate in the middle, and good in the lower sector. These soils, coupled with the cold climate and abundant wind, determine the low, concentrated yields of Chardonnay produced in the vineyard.Climate The vineyard is southwest-facing and features cloudy mornings and cool, windy days that allow the grapes to ripen gradually and be harvested later. – Concha y Toro