About Andeluna
The Andeluna name and label were chosen by our founder to symbolize the romance and mystery of the Argentine moon that illuminates the Uco Valley at the foot of the majestic Andes Mountains. Andeluna Cellars’ wines combine fruit grown in world-class vineyards at high elevations with the very best of Argentine winemaking tradition. Located in Mendoza, the premiere wine region of Argentina near the town of Tupungato, the Andeluna Cellars winery was built at an elevation of 4,200 feet. Surrounded by 170 acres of mature vineyards that produce Bordeaux varietals of the finest quality, the 48,000 square foot winery has a one million liter tank capacity, a 1,200 barrel aging capacity and a 720,000 bottle storage capacity. Our passion for making the finest wines in Argentina is proudly reflected in every bottle of Andeluna wine.

Vineyards
Andeluna Cellars’ Winemaker’s Selection Chardonnay is made from premium grapes grown on our estate at high elevations of the Andes. During the growing cycle, we performed a tightly controlled concentrated polyphenolic maturation process and daily testing. This attention to detail, including careful control of the irrigation and the vine canopy, produced grapes clustered in small bunches that yielded less than 10,000 kilos per hectare. The grapes were harvested manually during the early morning and placed in bins for careful selection in the winery.

Winemaking
After selecting the very best bunches, the grapes underwent a destemming and milling process and the must’s temperature was decreased to 45° F. One half of the wine was fermented and aged with French oak for eight months and blended with the remaining 50%, which was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. The wine was then aged six more months in the bottle before release. This wine was hand crafted by our winemaker, Silvio Alberto, in collaboration with Michel Rolland.

Tasting Notes
This Chardonnay has a medium body and structure with an excellent balance of acidity. Complex aromas of white peach, pear and red apple with notes of white flowers and butter complement flavors of pineapple, melon, passion fruit, cinnamon and vanilla to produce an outstanding wine with a long finish.

Serving Suggestions
Our Chardonnay is the perfect companion to many foods, including salads, soft cheeses, light pastas, grilled fish, chicken and pork.

Technical Information
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Harvest Date: 3/18/06
Alcohol: 13.8 %
Residual Sugar: 3.20 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.80 g/l
PH: 3.55
Cases Produced: 3,400