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Alex Atala: Perfect Chardonnay

Alex Atala, award-winning Brazilian chef and owner of D.O.M. and Dalva e Dito restaurants gives us a unique pairing proposal.

As one of the Argentina’s classic wine varieties, Chardonnay is highly appreciated for its ageing capacity and the wide range of wines it produces. The Chardonnay grown in Luján de
Cuyo, Mendoza, is particularly gentle and fresh, a feature which captivates crowds. With an intense aroma, full of white fruits and mineral hints, it holds a perfectly balanced flavor, as a faithful expression of the terroir where it comes from.
It pairs wonderfully well with the black rice with vegetables and chestnut milk elaborated by Alex Atala, a renowned Brazilian chef and owner of D.O.M., a restaurant which was appointed the 24th best restaurant worldwide, according to Restaurante Magazine.
In this particular proposal, the chef manages to get a perfect balance between the lightness of the vegetables and the greasiness granted by the chestnut milk.
According to Marcelo Graseffi, sommelier, a glass of a Chardonnay from Mendoza makes this recipe fresher and more aromatic, where bitterness is muffled by the mildness of this elixir. A perfect wine-pairing!