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White Wine Los Insensatos Charlaúra 2021
Crianza white wine from Montilla-Moriles. Varietal Chardonnay partially fermented and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 12 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 12.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Montilla-Moriles
Grapes Varieties: Chardonnay,
Wineries: Los Insensatos de la Antehojuela
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Availability: In stock
€18.20
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Produced by the young bodega Los Insensatos de la Antehojuela - "los insensatos", by the way, means "the foolish ones" - Los Insensatos Charlaúra is a rare and highly interesting Spanish white wine from DO Montilla-Moriles.
The most "foolish" of all the wines produced by this recently founded winery, this white wine from Montilla-Moriles is not made from Pedro Ximénez, as one may expect. Instead, it was sourced solely from southwest and northwest-facing Chardonnay vineyards situated in Sierra de Montilla, at 480 metres of altitude.
Hand-harvested, destemmed and crushed before being gently pressed with a pneumatic press, the grapes were drawn-off for 24 to 48 hours. After that, this Crianza white wine was fermented in 50% French oak barrels and 50% stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature.
Once the process was completed, Los Insensatos Charlaúra 2021 was aged for 12 months on lees in French oak barrels with periodic stirrings.
Balanced, complex and unconventional, this Chardonnay from Montilla-Moriles is a stunner.
Only 600 bottles produced!
Additional Information
Additional Information
| Appearance | The white wine Los Insensatos Charlaúra is medium straw with some golden reflections. |
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| Nose | Complex and surprising, this varietal Chardonnay carries bone fruit, spices and a hint of chamomile, evolving into beeswax and a crisp minerality. |
| Palate | Velvety and sappy, this white wine of the Los Insensatos de la Antehojuela winery suggests flavours of dried apricots, balsam, herbs and honey, with a lively acidity and a long finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The gloriously foolish Los Insensatos Charlaúra 2021 is a sleek southern Chard from Montilla-Moriles. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Type | White |
| D.O. | Montilla-Moriles |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Mono-Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Pairings | Alone, Aperitif, Cod, Curred fish, Fish and gravey, Grilled fish, Grilled white meats, Oriental cuisine, Pasta with fish, Rice with fish, Roasted fish, Rosted piglet, Soft cheeses, Soft pasta cheese, Sushi |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Aperitif, Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
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intriguing
Intriguing wine. More angular and crisp than one might think, but with a sensuous side to it.
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(Posted on 10 May 2023)
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