{"product_id":"hacienda-de-arinzado-chardonnay","title":"Arínzano Hacienda Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch5\u003eA poised, organic Spanish Chardonnay from Spain's oldest winery that balances bright orchard fruit and refreshing citrus acidity with a subtle, creamy touch of French oak.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.2021%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.4495%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.2021%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.4495%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, White, Textured, Medium-to-Full-Bodied\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.2021%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.4495%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.2021%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.4495%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavarra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.2021%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.4495%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.2021%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.4495%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.2021%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.4495%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractising Organic, Sustainable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it pours a bright pale gold with clean, greenish reflections. The nose opens with crisp green apple, ripe pear, and a burst of lemon zest, followed by gentle undertones of white blossom, hazelnut, and just a whisper of buttery vanilla from the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a sip and you get lovely weight without any heaviness. The texture is silky and rounded, carrying flavours of stone fruit, pink grapefruit, and light pastry cream, all kept fresh and upright by a spine of cool, river-valley acidity. The finish is dry, crisp, and pleasantly persistent with a subtle mineral grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has both the freshness for lighter dishes and the body for richer fare. It pairs effortlessly with pan-fried sea trout, sea bass, or roast cod with buttered greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTucked away in the northwest of Navarra, near the edge of Basque Country, Propiedad de Arínzano boasts a winemaking heritage stretching back to 1055. While the estate is steeped in history, its modern reputation was cemented when it became the very first estate in northern Spain to be awarded the prestigious \u003cem\u003eVino de Pago\u003c\/em\u003e classification—the highest single-estate designation in Spanish wine law, reserved strictly for vineyards with extraordinary, distinct terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the historic 18th-century palace on the grounds sits alongside a state-of-the-art bodega designed by renowned architect Rafael Moneo. Despite the grand setting, the philosophy here is remarkably disciplined and hands-off: farming strictly certified organic, letting native flora thrive along the estate's nature reserve, and making wines that speak plainly of their cool-climate corner of northern Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for this Chardonnay comes entirely from high-density, sustainably cultivated plots situated in a sheltered valley carved out by the River Ega. The local microclimate is unique: cool, humid Atlantic influences meet warmer continental breezes, creating pronounced day-to-night temperature shifts. This slow ripening cycle locks in lively natural acidity while allowing the Chardonnay grapes to develop full, complex flavours without ballooning in sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are planted on undulating, well-draining alluvial terraces composed of gravel, limestone, and loam. At harvest, grapes are gathered by hand in small crates to protect the bunches from bruising. In the cellar, the juice undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation before ageing for roughly 8 to 10 months on its fine lees in French oak barrels (a judicious mix of new and seasoned wood) with periodic gentle stirring (\u003cem\u003ebâtonnage\u003c\/em\u003e). This careful maturation lends the wine its plush texture and quiet savoury depth without obscuring the pure, vibrant fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amber Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57594106970485,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/3537\/2571\/files\/20260924_151750.jpg?v=1790261821","url":"https:\/\/aitkenwines.com\/products\/hacienda-de-arinzado-chardonnay","provider":"Aitken's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}