J. Chivite Family Estates presents us with the Chivite Colección 125 White Wine from the I.G.P. 3 Riberas (Spain), made from 100% Chardonnay grape varieties. Chardonnay has found in Legardeta a unique haven, with climatic and soil conditions perfect for obtaining typicity, complexity, and an unusual aging capacity reserved only for very few terroirs in the world.

The Colección 125 White comes from the selection of grapes from a single plot, located on a north-facing slope with a clay-loam texture and an altitude of 480 m. This component and the influence of the Atlantic-continental climate allow the Chardonnay variety to mature gradually, without dehydrating or showing exaggerated increases in alcohol content, maintaining excellent levels of acidity, aromatic potential, and expressiveness.

The grapes are harvested by hand in boxes to arrive intact at the winery, where they are selected. After a short maceration, the grapes are pressed at low pressure, selecting only the highest quality must, which is then fermented and aged in 225-liter barrels with its own lees in suspension for approximately one year. Colección 125 is a white wine that was first released in the market in 1985 to commemorate the 125 years since the first exportation of the Chivite winery in 1860. In 1993, the first vintage of their Chardonnay was launched, which today is among the best white wines. It has received national recognition with 99 points from the Guía Peñín and international recognition with 93 points from Parker. Such uniqueness is due to its unique origin in the Finca Legardeta located in Navarra, which has perfect climatic conditions to obtain such an exceptional terroir.

J. Chivite Family Estates is a winery that, being founded in 1647, is one of the oldest dynasties in Spain. Eleven generations of Chivites have passed down the tradition of winemaking. During this time, the Chivite house has grown, adapted to the new demands of the market and consumers, and created a brand that is now synonymous with maturity, elegance, and craftsmanship. The excellent cultivation of vines takes place mainly in the renowned Finca Legardeta, located 40 km from Pamplona, right where the Atlantic and Continental climates converge. Currently, the estate occupies 103 ha of vineyards, perfectly integrated into the ecosystem of native shrubland and trees, and due to the climatic conditions, it allows for a slow and complete ripening of the grapes that shape the profile of the Chivite range of products characterized by quality, freshness, and elegance.

If you have any doubts when buying the Chivite Colección 125 White Wine, please contact the sommelier of our online store and they will advise you without obligation.