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2021 Otronia Chardonnay Patagonia Organic

The Best White Wine in Argentina — from the world's most southerly organic winery, deep in Patagonia's Chubut desert.

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2021 Otronia Chardonnay Patagonia Organic

The Best White Wine in Argentina — from the world's most southerly organic winery, deep in Patagonia's Chubut desert.

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  • Named Best White Wine & Best Chardonnay in Argentina  ~ Descorchados
  • Made by Tim Atkin's Young Winemaker of the Year, Juan Pablo Murgia
  • The Wine Reflects The Estate’s Signature Patient Winemaking ~ 95 Decanter
  • Crafted from Single-block Paico Vineyard
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About The Wine

There are Chardonnays, and then there is this.

Grown at 45°33' South latitude in the Sarmiento desert of Patagonia's Chubut province — the most extreme wine-growing address on earth — Otronia's flagship Chardonnay comes from a place where temperatures rival Champagne, winds top 110 km/hr, and every vine is a hard-won battle with the elements. It is Burgundy's most famous grape taken to the very edge of civilization.

Bodega Otronia is the production of Alejandro Bulgheroni, one of Argentina's most visionary wine entrepreneurs, who planted 50 certified organic hectares in 2010 on the shores of Lake Musters — called "Otrón" by the region's indigenous people.

Winemaker Juan Pablo Murgia, named Young Winemaker of the Year by Tim Atkin MW, harvests single-vineyard Paico Plots III & VI in early March, pressing the fruit directly and fermenting in French oak vats without toasting, before 22 months of aging in barrel.

The result has been recognized as the Best White Wine in all of Argentina by Descorchados 2024 (98 Points) — a white that rivals great Burgundy at a fraction of the price. Think Puligny-Montrachet's minerality meets New Zealand's citrus intensity, with a saline, wind-swept energy that is entirely its own. This is a collector's Chardonnay — one that will continue evolving in bottle for years. If you love serious white Burgundy or the best white wines of California's coast, this is your next discovery.

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At A Glance

Varietal:
Chardonnay
Region:
Patagonia
Sub-Appellation:
Chubut / Sarmiento
Alcohol:
13.2%
Size:
750ml

TASTING NOTES

What's in the Glass

PAIRS WITH
Seafood · Vegetables · Pasta

Mouthfeel & Acidity

Light Body Full Body
 
 
 
 
 
Low Acidity High Acidity
 
 
 
 
 
Soft Tannins Firm Tannins
Dry Sweet

100% Chardonnay from organically farmed Paico Vineyard Plots III & VI, Sarmiento, Chubut, Patagonia.

Flowers and white fruits lead the nose, with a delicate herbal lift, depth and remarkable freshness simultaneously.

The acidity cuts in sharp and precise — citrus and herbal flavors dominate a generous, structured body built from acidity and fine mineral tension. One critic described it as having "an athlete's body — one of those who run long distances."

The palate evolves to orange peel and lemon, accented by a touch of honey and sage, with a long, citrus-driven finish that lingers well after the glass is empty.

CRITIC REVIEWS

What the Critics Said

Flowers and white fruits, but especially flowers, along with a bit of herbs, in a wine that has depth and freshness at the same time, the acidity seems sharp, the flavors are citrus and herbal. It has a generous body, built from acidity and tannins, an athlete's body, one of those who run long distances. This chardonnay is the most ambitious of the Otronia whites and comes from blocks III and VI, from clonal selections from Burgundy planted in 2010 on soils with a layer of sand and a subsoil from a lake bottom rich in clays. It was fermented in 6,500-liter vats and then aged for 20 months in foudres. ~ 98 Descorchados (Best White Wine & Best Chardonnay in Argentina)

Super pure, fresh, edgy and chalky, with tons of lime zest, sliced green apples, green star fruit and a touch of cream and crushed oyster shells. Such brightness on the palate with so many gastronomic attributes. Concentrated in flavors, but nothing hefty here. Long, mouthwatering finish. A very serious mouth cleanser here, showing beautiful austerity. Think a fine, cool-vintage Chablis. Drink or hold. ~ 97 James Suckling

When the Otronia team first planted vines in this extreme terroir on the shores of lake Musters in 2010, far to the south in Patagonia, they chose grape varieties they expected would only be used for sparkling wine. Chardonnay was one of them. However, the incredible luminosity at this latitude led to a ripeness that surprised everyone – and the still Chardonnay went on to become their flagship wine, challenging the usual stereotypes of New World Chardonnay. Aged for 22 months in foudres, the wine reflects the estate’s signature patient winemaking. Amanda Barnes MW: Chalky minerality on the palate brings sophistication. Delicate notes of white blossom and acacia honey. Very complete; will age well. Florencia Gomez: Delicate and pithy with lovely grip and tension. Lemon and lime zest layered over white florality. Drive and purity. Benjamin Gubbins: Bright, zesty citrus with a light butter note. Tight and tense, refreshing and long. The wine’s intensity and depth make up for a lack of complexity. ~ 95 Decanter

Deriving from vines planted in 2010 in Chubut's Sarmiento province, the 2021 Chardonnay fermented in untoasted foudre and matured for 22 months in barrique. It opens with a beautiful, harmonious bouquet of orchard fruits, white flowers, woody accents and a pleasant flourish of gunpowder. The palate is luscious, seamless and tensile, transitioning to a lifted, persistent finish with weightless intensity and admirable clarity. This was a clear standout while reviewing the wines of Patagonia, and I look forward to following its evolution in bottle. ~ 95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

This Chardonnay shows a balance between freshness and structure, opening with elegant lemon zest and floral aromas. The palate exhibits lively notes of orange peel and lemon, accented by a touch of honey and sage. A long and citrus finish leaves a lasting impression. With each vintage, this white continues to evolve in depth and complexity. ~ 94 Wine Enthusiast

The 2021 Chardonnay hails from Patagonia's Sarmiento area. It was aged for up to 20 months in casks. Bright green in the glass. The alluring nose offers acacia and tuberose aromas accompanied by ripe pear, green apple, and delicate hints of aniseed and fennel, all harmoniously balanced by cedar undertones. The palate is dry and creamy, with a concentrated flavor profile and excellent intensity. This nuanced, potent Chardonnay leaves a long-lasting impression. ~ 94 Vinous Media

Displays tremendous vibrancy and tension, with chalky and salty crème fraîche notes mixing with lemon thyme–accented flavors of grapefruit, apple and white peach. Finishes clean, with a lingering mineral tinge. Drink now through 2030. 900 cases made, 144 cases imported. ~ 92 Wine Spectator

THE PRODUCER

Otronia

Otronia is a pioneering winery located in the remote region of Sarmiento, Chubut, in Argentine Patagonia—widely considered one of the southernmost wine estates in the world.

Founded as an ambitious project by Alejandro Bulgheroni, it pushes the boundaries of viticulture by cultivating organic vineyards in extreme conditions marked by cold temperatures, fierce winds, and intense sunlight.

This unique environment produces wines with remarkable freshness, structure, and mineral precision, positioning Otronia as a benchmark for cool-climate, terroir-driven wines from one of the last frontiers of winemaking.

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