La Arauca
Maule Valley, Chile
Enjoy a sensory celebration of Chilean culture with notes of stone fruit and oak
ABOUT THIS WINE:
![La Arauca](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/7325/mobile/La_Arauca_21_Chardonnay_P2LAA21CHA0522-LABEL.png?1650640114)
La Arauca
Chardonnay
Our La Arauca Chardonnay captures the spirit of its country and the winemaker’s vision with rich, oak-influenced characteristics and ripe stone fruit notes. Our Chilean winemaking partners are now into their fourth generation of family ownership in the Maule Valley, where they sustainably farmed and harvested this Chardonnay from 12-year-old vines. This wine will ship your senses off to Chile, where you will envision yourself seated at the local café. Savor each sip as you imagine crowded streets filled with locals and vendors, the air buzzing with a vivid sense of pride and cultural identity. When you snap back to reality, this mirage will leave you feeling inspired to turn on the travel network and plan your South American escape. This sense of connection and intrigue represents the heart of La Arauca and is a feeling you will continue to chase as you enjoy glass after glass. Scr ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
![La Arauca](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/7325/mobile/La_Arauca_21_Chardonnay_P2LAA21CHA0522-LABEL.png?1650640114)
La Arauca
Chardonnay
Our La Arauca Chardonnay captures the spirit of its country and the winemaker’s vision with rich, oak-influenced characteristics and ripe stone fruit notes. Our Chilean winemaking partners are now into their fourth generation of family ownership in the Maule Valley, where they sustainably farmed and harvested this Chardonnay from 12-year-old vines. This wine will ship your senses off to Chile, where you will envision yourself seated at the local café. Savor each sip as you imagine crowded streets filled with locals and vendors, the air buzzing with a vivid sense of pride and cultural identity. When you snap back to reality, this mirage will leave you feeling inspired to turn on the travel network and plan your South American escape. This sense of connection and intrigue represents the heart of La Arauca and is a feeling you will continue to chase as you enjoy glass after glass. Scr ...
![La Arauca](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/7325/desktop/La_Arauca_21_Chardonnay_P2LAA21CHA0522-LABEL.png?1650640114)
WINE REGION:
![Outline of Maule Valley](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2531/normal/Chile_Valle_Central.png?1616010270)
Maule Valley
When it comes to well-balanced reds of great value, Chile's Maule Valley is hard to beat. The southernmost part of Chile's Central Valley, Maule is a large sub-region with many microclimates and soil types. The Maule River and the nearby Pacific Ocean both greatly influence its climate. Maule was one of the first places in Chile planted with grapevines. It is famed today for its 100-year-old Carignan vines and the densely sumptuous wines they produce. More typical, however, are its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy aromatic Carménère and plush Merlot reds. For whites, check out Maule's cheery Sauvignon Blanc and rounded Chardonnay. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.
WINE REGION
![Outline of Maule Valley](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2531/normal/Chile_Valle_Central.png?1616010270)
Maule Valley
When it comes to well-balanced reds of great value, Chile's Maule Valley is hard to beat. The southernmost part of Chile's Central Valley, Maule is a large sub-region with many microclimates and soil types. The Maule River and the nearby Pacific Ocean both greatly influence its climate. Maule was one of the first places in Chile planted with grapevines. It is famed today for its 100-year-old Carignan vines and the densely sumptuous wines they produce. More typical, however, are its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy aromatic Carménère and plush Merlot reds. For whites, check out Maule's cheery Sauvignon Blanc and rounded Chardonnay. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
![La Arauca 2021 Chardonnay](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/7981/desktop/La_Arauca_21_Chardonnay_P2LAA21CHA0522.png?1662143289)
Pairs well with…
Shellfish, Grilled Chicken, Clam Chowder
Pairs well with…
Shellfish, Grilled Chicken, Clam Chowder
FLAVOR PROFILE
![La Arauca 2021 Chardonnay](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/7981/desktop/La_Arauca_21_Chardonnay_P2LAA21CHA0522.png?1662143289)
Pairs well with…
Shellfish, Grilled Chicken, Clam Chowder
Pairs well with…
Shellfish, Grilled Chicken, Clam Chowder
TASTING NOTES:
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2583/normal/almond.png?1538088356)
Almond
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2606/normal/honey.png?1538088397)
Honey
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/3565/normal/Brioche.png?1601579449)
Brioche
Our Chardonnay showcases aromas of baked brioche and honey, leading to ripe peach flavors on the palate. The wine’s fullness and soft mouthfeel emphasize notes of almond, which contribute to its delectable balance of fruit and oak. Serve lightly chilled paired with Chilean-inspired dishes.
TASTING NOTES
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2583/normal/almond.png?1538088356)
Almond
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2606/normal/honey.png?1538088397)
Honey
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/3565/normal/Brioche.png?1601579449)
Brioche
Our Chardonnay showcases aromas of baked brioche and honey, leading to ripe peach flavors on the palate. The wine’s fullness and soft mouthfeel emphasize notes of almond, which contribute to its delectable balance of fruit and oak. Serve lightly chilled paired with Chilean-inspired dishes.
AWARDS:
La Arauca
1 TOTAL AWARDS
Bronze Medal, 2022 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
AWARDS
La Arauca
1 TOTAL AWARDS
Bronze Medal, 2022 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
![award medal](/static/e14f73c17a7583745a7c8399c9d1a731/1852b/Award-Medal-opt.png)
ABOUT THE BRAND:
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
La Arauca
An explosion of flavor from Chile! La Arauca wines capture the very essence of the Chilean spirit; colorful, captivating, and beautifully rugged. With each sip, the adventure continues as we celebrate curiosity and immerse ourselves in South American culture. Pop the cork and see where you can go with La Arauca.
ABOUT THE BRAND
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
La Arauca
An explosion of flavor from Chile! La Arauca wines capture the very essence of the Chilean spirit; colorful, captivating, and beautifully rugged. With each sip, the adventure continues as we celebrate curiosity and immerse ourselves in South American culture. Pop the cork and see where you can go with La Arauca.