Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay – Alto Blanco
Pre-Order deadline has passed. Alto Blanco reflects the high-altitude vineyards of Manchuela, Spain, and Maipo, Chile. Both mountain regions where cool nights and elevated terrain help preserve crisp acidity in Sauvignon Blanc and develop complex flavours in Chardonnay. These conditions create a bright, white blend with balance, structure, and elegance.
Alto Blanco, a transcontinental blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from Spain and Chile, that unites Old World elegance with New Word vibrancy. On the nose, vibrant tropical fruit aromas and subtle herbal notes offer a lively introduction. The palate bursts with zesty citrus, crisp green apple, and juicy peach that is complimented by Sauvignon Blanc’s signature acidity and energy. Chardonnay rounds out the blend, with a smooth, medium-bodied texture and a gentle richness that softens the finish. A refreshing yet graceful wine that captures the best of both varietals, and continents in every sip.
Tucked between the Júcar and Cabriel rivers, Manchuela in eastern Spain is a rising star known for its dramatic high plateaus, limestone rich soils, and continental climate. Across the globe, Maipo, Chile at the foot of the Andes, with its Mediterranean climate, alluvial soils and cooling mountain breezes is one of the country’s most iconic regions. Together, these dynamic regions produce aromatic wines with vibrant fruit character, lively acidity and refined structure.
This wine’s signature food pairing is grilled shrimp with lemon and garlic but it’s also a great match for goat cheese salad with citrus vinaigrette, or feta.
Labels included. Available January 2026.
- Alcohol 12.5%
- Sweetness Dry
- Body Medium
- Oak None
- Time to Ready 6-8 weeks
- Yield ~30 x 750ml
- Price $15.00
Brand VineCo Global Passport 2026
Every year, our highly anticipated VineCo™ Global Passport Series takes us on a new adventure to the most prominent, well-respected wine regions – from highly touted up-and-coming regions to age-old vineyards with long histories. Available for a short time by reservation only.
Varietal Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the most widely-planted major wine grape variety in the world! Although it faithfully retains its varietal stamp, winemakers love it because it easily expresses other factors such as soil type climate, etc. Whether it’s a big and oaky or a classic and clean- you will understand why it’s so wildly popular.
Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
Native to the Bordeaux region of France, Sauvignon Blanc is now planted world-wide including New Zealand, California and Chile and many other growing regions. Sauvignon Blanc ranges from crisp, dry and in California to over the top aromatics and fruit when expressed by New Zealand winemakers.
Region Maipo Valley, Chile
The Maipo Valley is one of the most important wine regions in Chile and is known for producing some of the most prestigious Chilean wines. It is situated just south of Chile’s capital Santiago and extends east to the Andes Mountains and west to the Coast. The mild Mediterranean climate is dry with warm summers and cold wet winters. The region receives very little rainfall during the hot summer months, therefore viticulturalists rely on drip irrigation to help the vines through the long dry periods. The soils are clay based and very fertile resulting in full bodied red wines.
Region Manchuela, Spain
Manchuela is framed by the Júcar and Cabriel rivers, whose sediments make up the limestone-based clay soils. Two large reservoirs to the north provide irrigation during the very dry growing season. Vineyards here are 600-1000m above sea level; the altitude has a cooling effect and combines with fresh Mediterranean winds to moderate the hot summer days. This helps slow ripening, resulting in white grapes that produce fresh, fruity wines with good acidity. Manchuela's red wines show excellent flavour, colour and mouthfeel.
Sweetness Dry
Dry wines like Cabernet and Pinot Grigio have no perceptible amount of sweetness to the drinker and will often be detected as having a drying character in the mouth.
Body Medium
Great for food, medium bodied wines typically have alcohol levels below 14% and less oak.
Oak None
No oak is present as is the case for most whites, rosés and light, fruity reds.