The Luxury Network International Magazine Issue 26

tude of over 1,000 meters. Here,
the terroir and climate naturally
favor the requisite freshness,
ripeness and acidity for this exceptional
sparkling wine.
The zesty bitterness is obtained
through a natural maceration of
orange rinds and of fresh aromatic
herbs and spices. The secret is
Valencia oranges variety selected
for their unique balance of acidity
and sweetness, grown and handpicked
on a pesticide-free family
farm in the Entre Rios province, in
the NE of Argentina. The oranges
have been studied with the same
meticulous precision as the grapes
to identify the best time to harvest,
in order to obtain the most elegant
aromas. The peels are slowly oven
dried and macerated in grape brandy,
along with fresh rinds and zests.
CHANDON winemaker Ana Paula
Bartolucci, a native of Mendoza
in Argentina who was born near
the CHANDON winery, talks about
the creative process: “We spent
years testing different blends and
recipes. Finally, the 64th proposal
proved to be the one. For CHAN-
DON Garden Spritz I made it stronger
to get more intense aromas, I
really wanted enough bitterness.”
This sun-drenched elixir reveals its
unique freshness poured over a few
ice cubes, a sliver of dried orange
and a sprig of rosemary.
Engaged with the earth and faithful
to its roots, CHANDON is committed
to protecting its terroirs
and cultures with ever-more sustainable
viticulture. This includes
opting to hand pick grapes and oranges
and working with partners
who practice sustainable agriculture.
CHANDON leaves nothing to
chance: at least six months of maturation
is required before the wine
is blended with the macerated liqueur.
The herbs and spices are slow-macerated
for between six weeks and
six months, depending on the type.
The bitter orange notes are joined
by aromatic notes from Argentinian
and Brazilian herbs, as well as
the warm and woody notes of spices
from India, Central America and
Madagascar. Certified without artificial
colors or artificial flavors and
made from 100% pesticide-free
oranges, CHANDON Garden Spritz
is naturally delicious. What’s more,
five tons of waste – seeds, peels and
pulp – are also used for compost in
CHANDON vineyards.
The CHANDON Garden Spritz
bottle features the Maison’s seven-point
star, representing its six
domains and its founding pioneering
spirit, auguring sparkling success
for this latest creation. From
the gilded logo to the illustrations
of oranges on the label, this spritz
embodies the grandeur of a domain
on which the sun never sets.
CHANDON Garden Spritz can be
found at selected bars, restaurants
and wine stores, as well as online at
chandongarden.com
Alcohol abuse is dangerous to health.
Please enjoy responsibly.
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