Aymara Estate Chardonnay
Mendoza Chardonnay, hand-picked and unoaked, at a fair price.
The story behind Aymara Estate
Aymara Estate Chardonnay comes from Mendoza, Argentina, with fruit off the high altitude vineyards of Maipú. The vines sit on the bed of a prehistoric river carved by melting Andean ice, and that rocky ground keeps yields low, roughly 5,000 to 7,000 kg per hectare. Small, concentrated berries, all picked by hand and sorted by hand.
The Aymara line belongs to Bodega Don Manuel Villafañe, a family winery whose Mendoza roots run back nearly 400 years. The name honors the Aymara people of the Andean highlands. Fermentation runs cool in small batches, no heavy oak, so the fruit stays bright and the acidity stays crisp.
Explore the Aymara Estate range
One Chardonnay carries the Aymara name here, and it is the one worth knowing. Here is the lineup we pour and sell.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aymara Estate Chardonnay 750mL | White wine, 100% Chardonnay | 14% ABV | Dry, crisp citrus, pineapple, peach, melon; stainless steel, no oak |
| Aymara Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon | Not stated | Mendoza red, dark fruit, firm structure; everyday pour |
| Aymara Estate Malbec 750mL | Red wine, Malbec | Not stated | High altitude fruit, plum and violet, soft tannin |
| Aymara Estate Red Blend 750mL | Red wine, blended | Not stated | Malbec led blend, round mid palate, easy with food |
| Aymara Estate Chardonnay, chilled and poured | Serving format | Serve 45 to 50 F | Straight in a white glass; not built for cocktails |
Which Aymara Estate is right for you?
Aymara Estate Chardonnay sits in the value tier, and we price it that way. The 750mL bottle runs $8.99 here, well under the $12 to $15 the brand typically asks elsewhere, and the reds, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Red Blend, are $9.99 each. At 14% ABV and this money, it is a bottle you can open on a Tuesday without thinking about it. Stock moves, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 before you drive over for a case.
Unoaked, crisp and $8.99, so a second glass costs nothing.
Stone fruit and acidity cut through butter and herbs without fighting them.
Same estate, same price tier, high altitude fruit for the grill.