Chandon Garden Spritz
This wine is a Sparkling Spritz from Chandon in Argentina. Part of the Moet & Chandon overseas winery group this is a refreshing spritz crafted from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Semillon grapes blended with orange peel liqueur. It is from the foothills of the Andes in the Uco Valley Mendoza.
Characteristics Citrus fruit, Green Apple and Orange.
Available from Majestic..
TYPE Sparkling
GRAPE Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Semillion
ABV 11.5%
UNITS 8.6
COUNTRY Argentina
Tesco Finest Albarino
This wine is from Uruguay’s southern Coastline. Cooled by the oceanic breezes, this Albarino has aromas of apple, apricot and pear. Textured and fruity on the palate with a crisp finish. Pairs well with fish and risotto.
Available from Tesco.
TYPE White
GRAPE Albarino
ABV 12%
UNITS 9.8
COUNTRY Uruguay
Suelo Torrontes
This wine is a Torrontes from Argentina and is from Mendoza at the foot of the Andes. This a grape that is native to South America and is unusual that it is sweet to smell but is quite dry to taste.
It is an ideal wine to match with Asian cuisine due to its sweet floral aromas of rose petals and flavours of white peach and lemon zest.
Available from Lidl.
TYPE White
GRAPE Torrontes
ABV 13.5%
UNITS 9.8
COUNTRY Argentina
Bodega Volcanes Carmenere 2023
This wine is from the Cachapoal Valley region in Chile famous for its Carmenere wine. Its rarity is due to the destruction of the native vines in Bordeaux through disease and Chile is now the biggest producer of Carmenere followed by Italy.
Abundantly fruity heightened by rich notes of chocolate and subtler notes of spice, herbs and olives. Smokey and rich it is full bodied with ripe elegant tannins.
Available from Majestic.
TYPE Red
GRAPE Carmenere
ABV 14%
UNITS 10.1
COUNTRY Chile
Zuccardi Malbec 2023
Argentina is known for Malbec and produces 70% of the worlds Malbec. This wine is from the Zuccardi estate in the Uco Valley Mendoza along the foothills of the Andes.
It has a purple black colour and is bursting with blackcurrant and plum aromas. It is full bodied with rich black cherry and chocolate notes and a velvety finish.
Available from Tesco.
TYPE Red
GRAPE Malbec
ABV 14.5%
UNITS 10.9
COUNTRY Argentina
