{"product_id":"concha-y-toro-amelia-chardonnay-valle-del-limari-do-maipo-valley-chile-xx","title":"Concha y Toro Amelia Chardonnay Valle del Limari DO (Limari Valley, Chile) - [TA 97] [VM 96] [JS 96] [WA 95] [WE 93] [DM 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eConcha y Toro’s history begins in 1883 with their founder’s -Melchor Concha y Toro- dream to create the best wines. First produced over 30 years ago, their flagship wine was named in honor of the founded and now Don Melchor has reached a solid position that enables it to face new challenges, highlighting its maturity and ability to express its own identity through Viña Don Melchor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis identity is built upon a base of three fundamental pillars—its impeccable heritage and history, the peerless conditions of its terroir, and the deep understanding and expertise in the making of the Don Melchor wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Amelia Chardonnay comes from the Limari Valley, located 30 km north of Santiago - it has a semi-arid coastal climate. The soils of Limari are of a unique typicality, with the presence of calcium carbonate in different strata, giving an intense mineral character to the wines. This valley is also very rich in clay, which holds water and nutrients, being especially favorable to Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean and bright, light yellow color. It is a complex and layered wine, dominated by minerality, white flowers, pears and flint. It combines the structure of the red clay very well with the minerality of the soil. It is long, tense and refreshing and very long on the palate, with an attractive salinity on the finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine pairs well with fish and shellfish as well as with creamy cheese like Camembert and Brie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are selected on a conveyor belt that takes the whole clusters to the press without destemming. The fermentation takes place in French oak barrels of which 10% are rst-use and the rest are 2-3 years old. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 8 days at a temperature of between 18°C and 22°C, and the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (usually 10% new and 90% second use).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points \u0026amp; #1 White Wine of the Year - Tim Atkin, MW:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It’s good to see Chile’s biggest winery making one of the country’s outstanding white wines under the guidance of the brilliant Marcelo Papa. Sourced from the legendary Quebrada Seca vineyard, this is a salty, stony, Pacific Ocean-influenced style of Chardonnay with no malolactic, impressive focus and balance, layers of toast, tangerine and waxed lemons and a pithy, mouth-watering finish. World class.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay Amelia from Limarí was aged in used barrels with traditional bâtonnage. It delivers expressive aromas of praline, cream, green apple and subtle notes of wet stone and lime. The palate is creamy yet taut, with medium tension and vibrant freshness. Though less weighty than the 2022, this is more agile and precise. Elegant and nuanced, it finishes with lingering impressions of oak and fruit. Without a doubt, this is among the finest whites from coastal Chile.\" – Joaquin Hidalgo (Jun 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Quite a fresh and chalky nose of eggshells, lemon peel, flint and a touch of seashells. Fresh and saline on the palate, with a medium to full body and lots of tension and saline character. Lightly briny and long, without getting too extreme. 10% new oak barrels. All from Quebrada Seca. Drink now or hold.\" (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Sourced from the renowned Quebrada Seca site in coastal Limarí, the 2023 Amelia Chardonnay was barrel fermented in 10% new barrique without undergoing malolactic conversion. The nose presents a rich, honeyed and floral bouquet with impressive definition and clarity, leading to a similarly powerful, textural palate invigorated by mineral streaks. It finishes with a balanced, layered profile that is both broad and refreshing, revealing more lingering chalky notes with additional aeration.\" – Matthew Luczy (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Limarí is a valley with low rainfall and lots of sunlight balanced by cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean. Chardonnay has shown excellent results in this region. This white begins with aromas of apricot, quince and a touch of ginger. It has depth and energy, exhibiting wood spices, lime, stone fruit and herbs that run smoothly on the palate. A light note of salt adds interest to the finish.\" – Jesica Vargas (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Astringent green oak, concentrated fruit beneath. Smoky lemon notes, refreshing acidity. Rounded palate shows ripe citrus, dried herbs, dairy and stone fruit. Layered, textured finish.\" – Amanda Barnes MW (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53979683783021,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/amelia.png?v=1789569944","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/concha-y-toro-amelia-chardonnay-valle-del-limari-do-maipo-valley-chile-xx","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}