Bodega Aniello 006 Riverside Estate Chardonnay 2025

The wines of Bodega Aniello beautifully express the distinctive cool-climate terroir of Patagonia’s Río Negro at 39° South latitude, crafted under the visionary guidance of Chief Winemaker Federico Moreira, who strictly adheres to the philosophy of authentic microclimate expression.

Across the portfolio, grapes are 100% hand-harvested into small 15–18 kg crates to prevent premature crushing and oxidation. Harvesting takes place at the precise moment of optimal sweetness and acidity balance, driven by the valley's significant diurnal temperature variation (thermal amplitude) to preserve vibrant natural freshness. Following rigorous double manual sorting, the fruit undergoes cold pre-fermentation maceration (8°C–10°C) to gently extract delicate floral aromas, fresh fruit characters, and vivid pigments prior to alcohol production.

Fermentation relies heavily on the winery’s historic 1927 concrete tanks as well as temperature-controlled stainless steel. The concrete tanks offer superior thermal stability and subtle micro-oxygenation, allowing for gentle extraction techniques that round out the tannins while eliminating harshness. Throughout aging, heavy new oak influence is avoided to safeguard the pure expression of fruit, delicate florals, and striking earthy minerals—yielding a range of cool-climate wines defined by exceptional freshness, elegance, and structured balance.