Enigma Chardonnay 2020
Enigma Chardonnay
Enigma Chardonnay
Coconut and honey - creamy and exciting.
Crystal-clear, bright yellow robe with fresh greenish reflections and a clearly contoured texture. Not a lavish gold, but a lean, juicy appearance that aims for clarity rather than richness, always balanced between freshness and ripeness.
The nose reveals ripe white fruit – crisp peach and yellow pineapple, delicately accompanied by subtle notes of coconut and honey. The fruit is present but not overwhelming; rather, it is precisely layered, with a discreet hint of vanilla wood that adds depth without dominating.
The impression on the palate picks up this tropical fruitiness and adds an elegant creaminess. The exciting play of aromas lingers in a long and extremely pleasant finish.
The following twist was incorporated into the 100% Chardonnay from limestone: 20% comes from the first harvest of the year and was stored in French oak barrels for 12 months. The other 80% comes from the second harvest of the year and was stored as a fresh still wine in stainless steel tanks.
The wine miracle from the equator.
Dos Hemisferios is a pioneering winery in Ecuador, daring to do the seemingly impossible: viticulture directly on the equator. With great passion, family spirit, and a drive for innovation, they produce exceptional wines that put the "middle of the world" country on the international wine map.
It's hard to believe that fine wine grapes can thrive in Ecuador, right on the equator – yet Dos Hemisferios proves exactly that. In 1999, the Wright family laid the foundation for this adventure by purchasing 360 hectares of land in San Miguel del Morro. Until then, Ecuador had not exactly been considered a wine country. On barren coastal soil, kissed by the tropical sun and a cool sea breeze, the wine pioneers initially planted table grapes – with astonishing success.
In 2004, the next step followed: the best clones of classic grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay were imported. With the support of Argentine star oenologist Abel Furlán, the first top Ecuadorian wine was produced in 2006: the Cabernet-Malbec Cuvée "Paradoja" 2006. Its name (Paradox) says it all: viticulture on the equator long seemed impossible. The first edition of 1200 bottles was sold to friends who were enthusiastic about the quality and character of this wine.
Today, the vision has become a flourishing family winery. Dos Hemisferios cultivates twelve different grape varieties (nine red, three white) and has over 30 different wines in its portfolio – from fruity young wines to elegant Reservas.
Over 40 international awards later, Dos Hemisferios presents its wines worldwide at trade fairs and proves: Here in the middle of the world, the impossible is made possible anew with every bottle. And we are exclusively allowed to import the wines for Europe.
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Enigma Chardonnay
2020
Coconut and honey - creamy and exciting.
Crystal-clear, bright yellow robe with fresh greenish reflections and a clearly contoured texture. Not a lavish gold, but a lean, juicy appearance that aims for clarity rather than richness, always balanced between freshness and ripeness.
The nose reveals ripe white fruit – crisp peach and yellow pineapple, delicately accompanied by subtle notes of coconut and honey. The fruit is present but not overwhelming; rather, it is precisely layered, with a discreet hint of vanilla wood that adds depth without dominating.
The impression on the palate picks up this tropical fruitiness and adds an elegant creaminess. The exciting play of aromas lingers in a long and extremely pleasant finish.
The following twist was incorporated into the 100% Chardonnay from limestone: 20% comes from the first harvest of the year and was stored in French oak barrels for 12 months. The other 80% comes from the second harvest of the year and was stored as a fresh still wine in stainless steel tanks.