Pour this cold and it does the thing a good white should do: wakes your mouth up without trying too hard. Think green apple, a squeeze of citrus, a little white-flower lift, then a clean dry finish that leaves you ready for the next sip. It's organic, it's light on its feet at 12%, and it goes with basically any fish you put in front of it. Friday grilled-tilapia energy, or just a glass while the kitchen heats up. We'll get it to you fast, whatever the hour.
First sniff is green apple and a bit of pineapple, with a soft floral note behind it. Take a sip and it's fresh and properly dry, so the fruit reads as crunchy orchard apple and citrus rather than anything sweet. There's no oak here, nothing heavy or buttery, just clean Chardonnay with a zippy line of acidity running through the middle. The finish is bright and tidy and leaves a faint memory of pear and white flowers. Easy to love, hard to overthink.
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This comes from Bodegas Vicente Gandía, one of the big names of the Valencia wine scene on Spain's Mediterranean coast. The Castillo de Liria range is their everyday, crowd-pleasing line, and this organic white is made from organically farmed grapes, no synthetic chemicals in the vineyard. Vicente Gandía have leaned hard into the sustainability side, right down to greener packaging, so you get a clean, honest Spanish white that's kind to the planet without charging you a fortune for the privilege.
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- What is the price of Castillo de Liria Organic Chardonnay 75cl?
Castillo de Liria Organic Chardonnay 75cl is KSh 1,059 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Castillo de Liria Organic Chardonnay 75cl taste like?
Fresh and dry, with green apple, citrus and a touch of pineapple, plus a floral lift. There's no oak, so it stays bright and clean with crisp acidity and a tidy finish.
- What is the ABV of Castillo de Liria Organic Chardonnay?
It's 12% ABV, so on the lighter, easy side for a white wine. Light enough for a midweek glass without flooring you.
- How do I serve it?
Cold, around 8 to 10°C, in a white wine glass. Chill it in the fridge for an hour beforehand, and don't bother decanting. It's also great as a spritz with soda and lemon.
- What food pairs with it?
It loves fish and seafood, grilled tilapia, prawns, sushi, plus green salads, light pasta and mild cheeses. Basically your go-to for anything fresh and light.
- Where is it from?
Valencia, Spain, made by Bodegas Vicente Gandía under their Castillo de Liria label. It's a certified organic wine from organically farmed Chardonnay.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's dry. You get plenty of fruit on the nose and palate, but the wine itself finishes clean and crisp, not sweet.
Castillo de Liria Organic Chardonnay 75cl
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Castillo de Liria Organic Chardonnay 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Castillo de Liria Organic Chardonnay 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,059. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.