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Concha y Toro Amelia Limari Chardonnay 2021
Wine characteristics
- White Wine
- 2 - Dry
- Chardonnay
- 75cl
- Now to 2026
- 13.5% Alcohol
- oak used but not v. noticeable
- Cork, natural
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Concha Y Toro
Concha y Toro is the Penfolds of Chile, simultaneously producing some of Chile’s greatest wines in limited quantities (Don Melchor, Carmín de Peumo, Amelia, Maycas del Limarí Quebrada Seca Chardonnay, etc.) as well as large volumes of high-quality brands such as Casillero del Diablo.
Based at Pirque in the Santiago region, it is Chile’s largest vineyard owner, with over 10,000 hectares of vineyards spread throughout the country’s many wine-producing regions. The company also buys in grapes of a similar quantity to that produced in its own vineyards. The diversity of soil types, climates, aspect and altitude has enabled the company to develop an impressive repertoire of grape varieties, each of which is sourced from vineyards best suited to its needs.
Concha y Toro has expanded almost beyond recognition from its humble beginnings in 1883, when liberal politician Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife Doña Emiliana cultivated their first vineyards from Bordeaux vine cuttings. After Don Melchor died, his son took over, and the 1930s saw the company’s first exports – to the Dutch port of Rotterdam.
In the 1950s, the Guilisasti family came on board, eventually taking over the majority share of the company in 1961. Under its direction, Concha y Toro gradually established its name through value-for-money, well-made varietal wines.
From the end of the 1980s onwards, Concha y Toro led the way in boosting Chile’s export...
The Sunday Times
Read moreWith its cool coastal regions, Chile is perhaps better suited than Argentina to the production of white wines, from citrussy rieslings to aromatic viogniers. It’s in the warm maritime region of Limari...
WineAdvocate
Read moreThis is superb, with purity, elegance and balance, serious, a little austere, floral and fresh with subtle oak and a vibrant palate with citrus freshness, and it has an amazing salty finish. Dry, chalky,...
TimAtkin.com
Read moreA single block in Quebrada Seca supplies the grapes for this outstanding Chardonnay from Marcelo Papa. Deftly wooded in 10% new French oak, it has delightful balance and focus, notes of orange zest, waxed ...